Table 2.
The effect of Ophiorrhiza rugosa extract on feces count in castor oil-induced diarrhea in mice.
| Treatment (mg/kg) | Total Number of Feces | % Inhibition of Defecation | Total Number of Diarrheal Feces | % Inhibition of Diarrhea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control (0.1 mL/mouse) | 14.60 ± 0.74 | 6.40 ± 0.81 | ||
| Loperamide (5) | 5.40 ± 0.24 *** | 63.01 | 2.20 ± 0.20 *** | 65.62 |
| EEOR (100) | 8.00 ± 0.44 ** | 45.20 | 5.00 ± 0.31 *** | 21.87 |
| EEOR (200) | 7.00 ± 0.83 *** | 52.05 | 3.80 ± 0.48 ** | 40.62 |
| EEOR (400) | 5.80 ± 0.20 *** | 60.27 | 2.40 ± 0.24 *** | 62.50 |
Significantly different when compared with that of the control group at ** P < 0.01, *** P < 0.001. Results are presented as mean ± SEM (n = 6).