Effect of the Hydroethanolic Extract of Bixa orellana Linn (Bixaceae) Leaves on Castor Oil-Induced Diarrhea in Swiss Albino Mice.

Michel Archange Fokam TagneHypolyte AkaouPaul Aimé NoubissiAngèle Foyet FondjoYaouke RékabiHenri WambeRené KamgangJean-Louis Essame Oyono

Published in: Gastroenterology research and practice (2019)

The hydroethanolic extract was found to be effective against castor oil-induced diarrhea in experimental mice at 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg bw which provides evidence that could justify its traditional use.

Keyphrases

diabetic rats
high glucose
oxidative stress
high fat diet induced
irritable bowel syndrome
drug induced
fatty acid
anti inflammatory
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
insulin resistance