Effect of ethanolic seed extract of Croton penduliflorous Hutch. on loperamide-induced constipated male rats

• Main Authors: Anofi Omotayo Tom Ashafa (Author), Musa Toyin Yakubu (Author), Abdul-Azeez Adeola Ogbe (Author), Aishat Abidemi Abass (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Bangladesh Pharmacological Society, 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The laxative effect of ethanolic seed extract of Croton penduliflorous was evaluated in loperamide-induced constipated male rats on daily basis for 7 days. The loperamide significantly (p<0.05) reduced the feed and water intake and the fecal parameters (number, water content and weight). The feed...