| Autor: |
Emmanuel E. Nyong, Augustine Bassey, Utibe A. Edem, Jude E. Okokon |
| Rok vydání: |
2020 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Asian Journal of Biology. :22-26 |
| ISSN: |
2456-7124 |
| DOI: |
10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i230103 |
| Popis: |
Background: Croton zambesicus Muell Arg. (Euphorbiaceace) is a medicinal plant used traditionally in the treatment of some ailments. Aim: The root extract of Croton zambesicus was evaluated for effect on the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Materials and Methods: The root extract of C. zambesicus (27-81 mg/kg) was investigated for laxative effect in rats using different experimental models to study its effect on the GIT. Results: The extract was found to significantly increase the frequency and output of faecal matters in rats in all the experimental models studied. Conclusion: The findings of this study show that the root extract of C. zambesicus has a significant laxative effect and this supports its use in ethnomedicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract disorders. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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