Anti-diarrheal activity of methanol extract of Litsea polyantha bark in mice.
Fitoterapia
; 78(3): 171-4, 2007 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17275209
ABSTRACT
The anti-diarrheal activity of methanol extract of dried bark and aerial parts of Litsea polyantha (MELP) has been evaluated in mice using different models (castor oil-induced diarrhea and propulsive gut motility in mice). MELP (50, 75, 100 mg/kg, p.o.) significantly (P<0.01) reduced the onset of diarrhea, fecal excretion and also showed a significant (P<0.001) reduction in gastrointestinal motility on charcoal meal test in mice. The results of the study support the folklore use of the plant for diarrheal remedies.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Plant Extracts
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Litsea
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Diarrhea
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Gastrointestinal Motility
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Phytotherapy
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Antidiarrheals
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Fitoterapia
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India