scholarly journals Antidiarrhoeal Studies of Methanol Leaf Extract of Cassia sieberiana Dc in Wistar Albino Rats

2021 ◽  
pp. 43-49
Author(s):  
Jude Nwaogu ◽  
Ibrahim Babangida Abubakar ◽  
Esther Omolade Olaosebikan
Keyword(s):  
Activated Charcoal ◽  
Castor Oil ◽  
Cardiac Glycosides ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Gastrointestinal Transit ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Standard Methods ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats

Aim: This study was aimed at evaluating the antidiarrhoeal effect methanol leaf extract of Cassia sieberiana. Methodology: The leaf extract of Cassia sieberiana was obtained by extraction using methanol and subjected to phytochemical screening using standard methods. The anti-diarrhoeal effect of methanol leaf extract of Cassia sieberiana DC was investigated in Wistar Albino rats. Results: The result of phytochemical screening revealed the presence of saponins, tannins, phenols, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides, steroids, flavonoids and anthraquinoes. The methanol extract significantly (P<.05) reduced the number of unformed faeces in castor oil induced diarrhoea in the rats. It also significantly (P<.05) reduced the gastrointestinal transit of activated charcoal as well as enteropooling in the rats used for the experiment was significantly reduced (P<.05) in the groups treated with 500 mg/kg and 750 mg/kg. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this research, the methanol leaf extract of Cassia sieberiana possess anti-diarrheal activity and therefore validates its use in traditional medicine for the treatment of diarrhoea.

scholarly journals Effects of Tagetes erecta gel on experimentally induced oral ulcer model in rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1844-1848
Author(s):  
Lakshana S ◽  
Vijayalakshmi S ◽  
Dinakar J ◽  
Asok Kumar K
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Oral Ulcer ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Ulcer Model ◽  
African Marigold ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats ◽  
Erect Leaf

Tagetes erecta(African marigold) has various medicinal values. The present study has been undertaken to evaluate the effects of extracts of the fresh leaves and flowers of Tagetes erecta on oral ulcer models in Wistar albino rats. The anti-ulcer activity of the extracts of tagetes erecta (2.5% and 5%) was compared between the leaf and flower and also with the standard drug, Triamcinolone. Phytochemical screening of plant extract, extract action on oral ulcer and histopathology analysis were carried out. Tagetes erecta leaf and flower extracts have showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, and carotenoids. Results showed that Tagetes erect leaf extract showed significant oral ulcer protective activity (83.6%)  when compared with the standard drug Triamcinolone. In the present work, it can be concluded that the hydro alcoholic leaf and flower extractHistopathologys of Tagetes erectagel have better potential against oral ulcer which supports the traditional claims in folklore medicine.

Phytochemical screening and evaluation of the anti-diarrhoea properties of Diodia sarmentosa leaves in castor oil-induced diarrhoea in albino rats

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley Ifeanyi Anyanwu-Azuka ◽  
Gabriel Sunday Aloh ◽  
Winner Oyidiya Kalu ◽  
Chinedum Eleazu
Keyword(s):  
Castor Oil ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Iron And Zinc ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
Motile Activity ◽  
Standard Techniques

Purpose This study aims to report the phytochemical screening and anti-diarrhoea properties of methanol extract of Diodia sarmentosa Swartz (DSS) leave (at 200, 400 and 600 mg/kg) in albino rats. Design/methodology/approach Three types of diarrhoea models (castor oil-induced diarrhoea, castor oil-induced gastrointestinal motility and castor oil-induced enteropooling), as well as an assay for serum and faecal electrolyte concentrations, were used. Acute toxicity study and phytochemical screening of the extract were carried out using standard techniques. Findings The percentage inhibition of diarrhoea by DSS 200, 400 and 600 mg/kg was obtained as 25.7%, 55% and 84.6%, respectively, compared with loperamide that had 87.6% inhibition. DSS dose dependently modulated the number and frequency of defecation, the weight of the faeces of the diarrhoea rats, the distance that was travelled by charcoal meal, mean differences in the full lengths of the intestines and the distance travelled by charcoal meal, weight and volume of intestinal contents, serum and faecal concentrations of potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, bicarbonate, iron and zinc relative to the negative control and in a manner akin to loperamide (for the extract at 600 mg/kg). DSS or loperamide attenuated the loss of calcium in the faeces of the rats. DSS possesses anti-diarrhoea properties, which may be attributed to the phytochemicals in it. Finally, the study showed the safety in the usage of DSS. Originality/value DSS exerted its anti-diarrhoea action in castor oil-induced diarrhoea rats, by modulating their intestinal secretory and motile activity in a manner akin to loperamide (for DSS at 600 mg/kg).

scholarly journals Phytochemistry and effects of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Meytenus senengalensis (Lam) on Castor-oil Induced Diarrhoea in Albino Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Kyari Abba Sanda ◽  
Umar Kyari Sandabe ◽  
Ibrahim Bulama ◽  
Mohammed ‎Babakura ◽  
Hanna Madziga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Castor Oil ◽  
Cardiac Glycosides ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Significant Inhibition ◽  
Intestinal Transit ◽  
Saline Control ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Intestinal Fluid ◽  
Fluid Accumulation

Abstract Meytenus senengalensis (Lam). Ethanol leaf extract was investigated for its phytochemical contents as well as anti-diarrhoea effects. The ethanol leaf extract which is normally used in folkloric medicine was subjected to qualitative phytochemical screening. Graded doses of the extract (200, 400 and 800 mg per kg) were administered orally to the three groups of rats (n = 5) before induction of diarrhoea with castor oil. Another two groups of animals were treated with normal saline (control) and loperamide, a conventional anti-diarrhoea drug respectively. Gastro-intestinal transit of charcoal meal and gastro-intestinal enteropooling with the same graded doses of the ethanol leaf extract were used for comparison. The extract produced a significant inhibition of the castor oil induced diarrhoea. The gastro-intestinal transit of charcoal meal was also reduced by the various graded doses of the extract used in this study. However, the intestinal fluid accumulation was only slightly reduced by 400 mg/kg dose of the extract. The phytochemical analysis of the ethanol leaf extract revealed the presence of secondary metabolites such as   carbohydrates, cardenolides, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, tannins and terpenoids. The findings suggest that, the ethanol leaf extract of M. senengalensis possesses antidiarrhoeal effect, which could be related to inhibition of gastro-intestinal motility and secretion.  

Acute Toxicity Assessment of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Macrotyloma uniflorum L. on Wistar Albino Rats

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Priyanga ◽  
S. Hemmalakshmi ◽  
B. Vidya ◽  
P. Chella Perumal ◽  
V. K. Gopalakrishnan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Toxicity ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Toxicity Assessment ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Macrotyloma Uniflorum ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats ◽  
Ethanolic Leaf Extract

scholarly journals Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Total Crude Leaf Extract of <i>Phytolacca dodecandra</i> in Wistar Albino Rats

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (03) ◽  
pp. 259-271
Author(s):  
Loyce Nakalembe ◽  
Josephine N. Kasolo ◽  
Edward Nyatia ◽  
Aloysius Lubega ◽  
Godfrey S. Bbosa
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Phytolacca Dodecandra ◽  
Crude Leaf Extract ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats

Comparative Phytochemical Screening of Karela (Momordica charantia) and Jambul (Syzygium cumini) Claimed for Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
Reni Nigam ◽  
◽  
Prafull Sen ◽  
Rashmi Singh ◽  
Praveen Garg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Momordica Charantia ◽  
Syzygium Cumini ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Standard Methods ◽  
Successive Extraction ◽  
Treatment Of Diabetes

Phytochemicals from herbal medicine are helpful for human health as well as crucial for the existence. The aim of present study was to investigate phytochemicals present in two medicinal plants Momordica charantia and Syzygium cumini to prove their traditional uses for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Successive extraction was done with selected solvents viz., ethanol, methanol and water using maceration. Standard methods were used for the identification of phytochemicals like alkaloids test, phenols test, saponins test, carbohydrates test, proteins test, amino acids test, flavonoids test, diterpenes test. In conclusion, our findings showed that the methanol extract of both the plant contain most of the phytoconstituents when compare with other solvent extracts such as ethanol and water. Methanol extract of Syzygium cumini showed positive test with numerous phytoconstituents compare to Momordica charantia.

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