Gastro-protective effect of crude hexane leaf extract of Sesamum Indicum in Rabbits |
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| Authors: | Okwuosa C N Okoi-Ewa R Achukwu P U Onuba A C Azubuike N C |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. chukwugozieokwuosa@yahoo.com. |
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| Abstract: | The gastroprotective effect of the hexane extract of the leaves of Sesamum indicum (HESI) was investigated in twenty-eight male rabbits. Gastroprotective activity against necrotizing agent induced ulceration was studied. Gastric wall mucus was determined by standard methods. Anti-secretory activity was determined in twelve pyloric-ligated rabbits. Phytochemical and acute toxicity tests were performed. Results showed that the hexane extract of S. indicum significantly reduced gastric ulcers induced by necrotizing agent when compared with values obtained with the negative control (p. |
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