Table 2.
Effects of aqueous root extracts of E. racemose L. on GI transit in loperamide induced constipated mice.
| Groups | Weight of the animal | Distance traveled by charcoal (cm) | P-value against NOC | P-value against NC | GI transit ratio (%) | P-value against NOC | P-value against NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOC | 24.8 ± 0.66 | 16.6 ± 3.51 | – | 0.20 | 36.19 ± 1.73 | – | 0.47 |
| NC | 22.75 ± 0.54 | 7.80 ± 1.11 | 0.20 | – | 15.07 ± 2.32 | 0.47 | – |
| BIS0.25 | 24.8 ± 0.86 | 27.36 ± 0.26b3 | 0.72 | 0.00 | 89.562 ± 0 3.34a2b3 | 0.001 | 0.00 |
| ERAE100 | 26.0 ± 2.02 | 28.80 ± 2.39a2b3 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 66.51 ± 16.73b2 | 0.1313 | 0.00 |
| ERAE200 | 32.20 ± 1.46 | 30.40 ± 4.36a2b3 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 79.82 ± 9.99a1b3 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| ERAE400 | 24.7 ± 1.06 | 32.56 ± 1.54a3b3 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 92.95 ± 2.28a3b3 | 0.001 | 0.00 |
Each value represents mean ± S.E.M; n = 5 for each treatment; Analysis was performed by one way ANOVA; a, compared to normal control; b, compared to negative control; NOC, normal control; NC, negative control; ERAE, E. racemosa L. aqueous extract; number followed by ERAE and BIS indicates dose in mg/kg. 1p < 0.05; 2p < 0.01; 3p < 0.001.