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Table 1 Effects of M. micrantha aqueous extract (MAR) on gastrointestinal motility in rats

From: Laxative activities of Mareya micrantha (Benth.) Müll. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) leaf aqueous extract in rats

Treatment

Dose

Percentage of distance (%)

Control

5 mL/kg

68,78 ± 4,64

Castor oil

2 mL/rat

93.71 ± 2.74***

MAR

100 mg/kg

70.54 ± 5.48

MAR

200 mg/kg

87.77 ± 1.84**

MAR

400 mg/kg

91.41 ± 2.11**

  1. Values are expressed as mean ± S.E.M (n = 5); ** p < 0.01 compared to control group; and ***p < 0.001 compared to control group.
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BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

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