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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Depression
1.2 Symptoms of depression
1.3 Types of depression
1.4 Recent understanding of the aetiology of depression
1.5 Pathophysiology of depression
1.6 Classification of antidepressants
1.7 Neurotransmitters
1.8 Animal models of depression
1.9 Summary of major behavior paradigms used to assess
certain depression
2. PLANT PROFILE
2.1 Description
2.2 Phytochemicals and constituents
2.3 Common names
2.4 Botanical name
2.5 Scientific classification
2.6 Medicinal uses
2.7 Contraindication
2.8 Nutrient profile
3. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
4. RESEARCH ENVISAGED &PLAN OF WORK
5. MATERIAL & METHOD
5.1 Collection and identification of plant
5.2 Extraction method
5.3 Determination of percentage yield
5.4 Phytochemical studies
5.5 Quantitative analysis
5.6 Determination of total phenol content
5.7 Determination of total flavonoid content
5.8 Acute oral toxicity study
5.9 Behavioural models
5.9.1 Forced swim test
5.9.2 Elevated plus maze
5.9.3 Hole board test
5.9.4 Compulsive behavior
5.10 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
6. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
6.1 Authentication of pant
6.2 Determination of percentage yield
6.3 Phytochemical screening
6.4 Acute toxicity study
6.5 Behavioural models
6.5.1 Forced swim test
6.5.2 Elevated plus maze
6.5.3 Hole board test
6.5.4 Compulsive behavior
7. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
8. BIBLIOGRAPHY