Table 3.
The effect of C. pectinata on castor oil induced diarrhea in mice (feces count).
Treatment (mg/kg) | Total number of feces | % of Inhibition of defecation | Total number of diarrheal feces | % Inhibition of diarrhea |
---|---|---|---|---|
Control | 14.60 ± 0.87 | - | 6.40 ± 0.81 | - |
Loperamide (5) | 5.40 ± 0.24 $ | 63.01 | 2.20 ± 0.20 $ | 65.63 |
MECP 200 | 11 ± 0.58 # | 24.66 | 5.33 ± 0.33 | 16.67 |
MECP 400 | 8 ± 1.53 # | 45.21 | 3.67 ± 0.33 # | 42.71 |
Values are represented in Mean ± SEM (n = 5). #P < 0.01, $P < 0.001 are statistically significant in comparison to Tween-80 (Control) followed by unpaired t-test (GraphPad Prism 7). MECP: Methanol extract of Cycas pectinata leaves.