Table 2.
Acute effects of T. articulata essential oil after oral administration to Swiss mice (n = 6 female per group).
| Toxic signs | Control | EO (2000 mg/kg) % | EO (5000 mg/kg) % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction of locomotor activity | 0 | 33.33 | 100 |
| Occurrence interval (h) | – | 0–1 | 0–6 |
| Ptosis | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Occurrence interval (h) | – | – | 0–4 |
| Tremors | 0 | 33.33 | 100 |
| Occurrence interval (h) | – | 0–1 | 0–4 |
| Increased respiration rate | 0 | 33.33 | 100 |
| Occurrence interval (h) | – | 0–1 | 0–2 |
| Salivation | 0 | 66.66 | 66.66 |
| Occurrence interval (h) | – | 0–2 | 0–5 |
%: The percentage refers to the proportion of animals in the group that expressed the respective signals at some point during the observational period (up to 6 h).