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Table 4 Effect of leaf and bark extract of H. tiliaceus on pentobarbitone-induced sleeping time in mice

From: Evaluation of pharmacological activity of Hibiscus tiliaceus

Treatment (n = 5)

Dose (mg/kg)

Onset of sleep (min)

Duration of sleep (min)

Control

32.80 ± 7.03

128.20 ± 19.79

Hibiscus tiliaceus leaves

500

16.40 ± 1.03*

133.40 ± 13.87*

Hibiscus tiliaceus barks

500

13.80 ± 2.08*

101.40 ± 12.54*

  1. Values are mean ± SEM
  2. p < 0.05 versus control