Kamat S Y, Wahidulla S, D'Souza L, Naik C G, Ambiye V, Bhakuni D S, Jain S, Goel A K, Srimal R C
National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa.
Indian J Exp Biol. 1994 Jun;32(6):418-22.
Alcohol extracts of marine algae (Rhodophyceae, Phaeophyceae and Chlorophyceae) were screened for their effect on central nervous system. Of 69 species investigated 8 appeared biologically active, 6 being CNS stimulant and two depressant, sites and dates of collection are given.