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Table 2 Effects of M. micrantha aqueous extract (MAR) on intestinal water secretion in rats

From: Laxative activities of Mareya micrantha (Benth.) Müll. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) leaf aqueous extract in rats

Treatment

Dose

Volume of intestinal fluid(mL)

Control

5 mL/kg

0.74 ± 0.15

Castor oil

2 mL/rat

3.06 ± 0.25**

MAR

100 mg/kg

1.54 ± 0.12

MAR

200 mg/kg

1.8 ± 0.70

MAR

400 mg/kg

2.92 ± 0.58**

  1. Values are expressed as mean ± S.E.M (n = 5); ** p < 0.01 compared to control.