Anti – Diarrhoel Potential of Myristica Frangrans Seed Extracts
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Serial extracts of the seeds of M.fragrans were investigated for their anti-diarrhoeal potential in three experimental models. Though all the three extracts exhibited significant activity, the petroleum ether and ethanol extracts were found to be more effective above 200 mg | kg dose levels.
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