Potentiation of uterine stimulatory action of Adenia globosa Engl. by oxytocin in vitro

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Date
1994
Author
Sinei, Kipruto A.
Mwangi, Julius W.
Achola, Kenneth J.
Munenge, Rahab W.
Mwaura, Amos M.
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Article
Language
en
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Abstract
The effect of acqueous extract of the tuber of Adenia globosa on the isolated preparation of the rat uterus was determined. The crude drug caused a dose-dependent contraction of the tissue preparation. This action was enhanced by a small dose of oxytocin. The results are discussed in relation to the traditional uses of this plant.
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http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11150
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12153348
Citation
African Journal of Health Sciences Vol. 1 No. 4 November 1994
Publisher
Department of Pharmacy. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi
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