Evaluation of Antidiarrhoeal Activity of the Leaves and Stem of Bauhinia vahlii

Abstract

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the antidiarrhoeal activity of the traditional claim of Bauhinia vahlii Wight and Arn. Method: Dried ethanolic extracts of leaves and stem of the plant were used at two dose level (200 mg/ kg and 400 mg/kg p.o) screened separately for their antidiarrhoeal activity by Castor oil induced diarrhea and enteropooling in rats model. Result: The leaves extracts showed significant (<0.001) antidiarrhoeal activity at 400 mg/kg in both the tested models. Conclusion: The findings of the present study provide clear idea and prove the traditional claim that ethanolic extracts of the leaves and stem of Bauhinia vahlii (EEBVL and EEBVS).

In vivo antidiarrheal activity of the crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides (Rhamnaceae) leaves

“…Therefore, to further validate the potential antidiarrheal action of R. prinoides , the ME and solvent fractions were tested in intestinal motility and enteropooling models. Enteropooling in mice is the technique used to assess the effect of investigational drugs on intestinal secretions [ 48 ].…”

The Anthelmintic Activity of Cawat Anuman (Bauhinia Sp.) Leaves Against Ascaridia galli Worms

“…In this research, from the results of qualitative phytochemical tests carried out on cawat anuman leaves, it is known that the ethanol extract leaves contain phenol and saponin. There are many different types of secondary metabolites including, flavonoids, 24,25 phenols, 25,26 saponins, 25 tannins, 25,27 terpenoids, 25,28 steroids, 25 and alkaloids. 25 These compounds have medicinal benefits.…”

“…25 These compounds have medicinal benefits. 26,27,29,30 Saponins, alkaloids, polyphenols, tannins, and flavonoids are reported to have anthelmintic activity against Ascaridia galli worms. 31,32 The anthelmintic mechanism of each plant differs depending on the group of metabolite secondary it contains.…”