Table 5.
Effect of hydroethanolic extract of Bixa orellana leaves on electrolyte concentration in intestine content in mice.
| Groups | [Cl−] (mEq/L) | [Na+] (mEq/L) | [K+] (mEq/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 97.59±7.08∗∗ | 102.84±4.22∗∗ | 10.51 ± 2.74∗ |
| DC | 126.39 ± 4.18 | 129.60 ± 8.24 | 5.75 ± 1.01 |
| Lop5 | 91.27±8.17∗∗ | 103.16±3.82∗∗ | 11.05 ± 3.41∗ |
| HEBo50 | 103.18±6.14∗∗ | 107.82±4.46∗∗ | 9.89 ± 0.68∗ |
| HEBo100 | 108.61±5.12∗∗ | 106.91±6.47∗∗ | 10.54±0.43∗∗ |
| HEBo200 | 106.39±3.08∗∗ | 106.33±4.85∗∗ | 10.02 ± 2.91∗ |
Data are expressed as mean ± S.E.M (n = 5). [Cl−]: chloride ion concentration; [Na+]: sodium ion concentration; [K+]: potassium ion concentration; NC: normal control; DC: diarrheal control; Lop5: Loperamide 5 mg/kg; HEBo50, HEBo100, and HEBo200: hydroethanolic extract of Bixa orellana leaves, respectively, at 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg. Significant difference: ∗P < 0.05 and ∗∗P < 0.01 compared with DC.