Table 3.
Effects of Aqueous Leaf and Stem Extracts of Artemisia Abyssinica on Gastrointestinal Secretion in Normal Mice
| Groups | Weight of intestine content before milking | Weight of intestine After milking | Mean weight of intestinal content |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOC | 1.44 ± 0.45 | 1.20 ± 0.47 | 0.24 ±0.05 |
| CAS0.25 | 2.16 ± 0.44a* | 0.44 ± 0.34 | 1.70 ± 0.35a*** |
| AAAE100 | 1.49 ± 0.12 | 1.11 ± 0.19 | 0.78 ± 0.79 |
| AAAE200 | 1.96 ± 0.49 | 0.61 ± 0.41 | 1.34 ± 0.70a* |
| AAAE400 | 2.15 ± 0.46a* | 0.74 +±0.42 | 1.61 ± 0.40a** |
Notes: Each value represents mean ± SEM; n = 5 for each treatment; analysis was performed using a one-way ANOVA; acompared to normal control; CAS, castor oil; AAAE, Artemisia abyssinica aqueous extract; NOC, normal control; number followed by AAAE and CAS indicates dose in mg/kg. *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001.