Spasmolytic Activity of Fruits of Tamarindus indica L.
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Spasmolytic Activity of Fruits of Tamarindus indica L
OBJECTIVE To study the possible effects of methanolic extract of fruits of Tamarindus indica on rabbit's jejunum preparations. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was carried out on rabbit's jejunum preparations. Methanolic extract of fruits of T. indica was applied in different doses. Potassium chloride (KCl 80 mM)-induced contractions were relaxed by the extract. For determination of possible m...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Young Pharmacists
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0975-1483
DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.66805