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Research Title Acorus calamus Decrease Voluntary Alcohol Intake in Wistar Rat 
Date of Distribution 8 October 2014 
Conference
     Title of the Conference ประชุมวิชาการครั้งที่ 30 ประจำปี 2557  
     Organiser คณะแพทยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น 
     Conference Place ห้องบรรยาย 1-4 อาคารเตรียมวิทยาศาสตร์คลินิก คณะแพทยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น 
     Province/State ขอนแก่น 
     Conference Date 7 October 2014 
     To 9 October 2014 
Proceeding Paper
     Volume 29 
     Issue
     Page 126-128 
     Editors/edition/publisher  
     Abstract Background and Objective: Alcohol dependence is one of major health problems in worldwide and being a risk factor of morbidity and mortality. Today, based on mechanism of action, certain anticonvulsants such as topiramate, oxcarbazepine and sodium valproate are used for the treatment of alcohol dependence and alcohol intake. As many medicinal plants, including Acorus calamus (AC), have anticonvulsant effect, it might be possible to use for treatment of alcohol dependence and reduce alcohol intake. Methods: Wistar rats were given free access to ethanol–sucrose solutions during 2-hour sessions for 8 weeks. On treatment phase (Days 1–10), animals received pre-treatment of 3% tween 20 (control) or AC 200, 400 mg/kg (1 h before alcohol). After that, the animals continued to be given free access to a 10% ethanol–5% sucrose solution during 2-hour sessions. Volume of alcohol intake (ml/d), water intake (ml/d) food intake (g) and body weight were recorded. Results: The results showed that AC 200 and 400 mg/kg could significantly decrease alcohol, water and food intake. For monitored drug-induced weight changes, AC 400 mg/kg treated groups were significant decreased body weight of rats. Conclusion: The results suggested that Acorus calamus decreased alcohol intake. So, Acorus calamus might be one of medicinal plant for treatment alcohol dependence.  
Author
557070002-3 Miss ARAYA SUPAWAT [Main Author]
Medicine Doctoral Degree

Peer Review Status มีผู้ประเมินอิสระ 
Level of Conference ชาติ 
Type of Proceeding Full paper 
Type of Presentation Oral 
Part of thesis true 
Presentation awarding true 
     Award Title รางวัลชมเชย การประกวดผลงานทางวิชาการ Oral Presentation กลุ่มบัณฑิตศึกษา 
     Type of award รางวัลด้านวิชาการ วิชาชีพ 
     Organiser คณะแพทยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น 
     Date of awarding 9 ตุลาคม 2557 
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