EFFECT OF INHALATION OF CHAMOMILE OIL VAPOUR ON PLASMA ACTH LEVEL IN OVARIECTOMIZED-RAT UNDER RESTRICTION STRESS

Abstract

We found that inhaling chamomile oil vapour decreased restriction stress-induced increases of plasma ACTH level in ovariectomized rat. The plasma ACTH level decreased further when diazepam was administered along with inhaling chamomile oil vapour. Flumazenile blocked the decrease in plasma ACTH level induced by inhaled chamomile oil vapour.