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Effect of <i>Aloe Barbadensis</i> on Rat's Uterine Contractility


BO Iranloye
II Olatunji-Bello
AA Ogede

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of the aqueous extract of Aloe barbadensis on the contractility of the uterine stip of a rat. Aqueous extract at final bath concentrations (FBC)1x10-4 mg/ml to 3x101 mg/ml produced a progressive increase in frequency of contraction of the uterine strip. The force of contraction of the uterine strip decreased gradually from FBC of 1x10-4mg/ml to 3x10-3mg/ml. However at higher FBC, Aloe bardadensis showed a progressive increase in force of contraction. We therefore suggest that Aloe barbadensis has some abortifacient effects at high does.


KEY WORDS: Aloe barbadensis, Uterine contraction, Purgative.


Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences Vol.3(2) 2004: 120-122

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