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Effect of the Ficus palmata crude extract (Fp.Cr) and loperamide against castor oil induced diarrhea in mice
| Treatment (mg/kg) |
No of mice (out of 5) with diarrhea | Protection (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Saline (10 mL/kg) + castor oil | 5 | 0 |
| Fp.Cr (50 mg/kg) + castor oil | 4 | 20 |
| Fp.Cr (100 mg/kg) + castor oil | 2* | 60 |
| Fp.Cr (300 mg/kg) + castor oil | 1* | 80 |
| Loperamide (10 mg/kg) + castor oil | 0** | 100 |
*p < 0.05, **p < 0.01 compared to saline group, data analyzed by Chi-squared test
