TABLE 3.
Effect of different Tylosema fassoglense (TFG) doses on gastric emptying rate in neostigmine-induced gastrointestinal motility.
| Study groups | Dose (mg/kg) | Time before assaying for spectrophotometry (minutes) | Absorbency of gastric phenol red at 560 nm | Gastric emptying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negative control | 10 | 20 | 0.331 | 85.95 ± 3.39% |
| TFG | 400 | 20 | 0.377 | 84.02 ± 0.65% |
| 800 | 20 | 1.121 | 52.47 ± 7.76%** | |
| Loperamide | 5 | 20 | 1.292 | 45.22 ± 3.98%** |
| Standard reference | 0 | 2.509 | 0 | |
Results are expressed as mean ± SEM of five Sprague Dawley Rats. **p < 0.01 compared with negative control. ANOVA followed by Turkey’s multiple comparison test.