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Table 5 Effect of M. micrantha aqueous extract (MAR) on loperamide induced constipation in rat

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

Treatment

Dose

Weight of faeces (g)

Control

5 mL/kg

0.938 ± 0.45

Sodium picosulfate

5 mg/kg

3.84 ± 0.62**

MAR

100 mg/kg

2.602 ± 0.33

MAR

200 mg/kg

2.806 ± 0.42*

MAR

400 mg/kg

3.507 ± 0.45**

  1. Values are expressed as mean ± S.E.M (n = 5); * p < 0.05 compared to control group; and
  2. **p < 0.01 compared to control group.