The use of Euphorbia hirta L. (Euphorbiaceae) in diarrhea and constipation involves calcium antagonism and cholinergic mechanisms

The use of Euphorbia hirta L. (Euphorbiaceae) in diarrhea and constipation involves calcium antagonism and cholinergic mechanisms

Abstract Background Euphorbia hirta (Linn) family Euphorbiaceae has been used in indigenous system of medicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. This study was designed to determine the pharmacological basis for the medicinal use of E. hirta in diarrhea and constipation. Methods The a...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Zeeshan Ali, Malik Hassan Mehmood, Muhammad Saleem, Anwarul-Hassan Gilani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
Euphorbia hirta
Antidiarrheal
Ca++ antagonist
Laxative
Cholinergic receptor agonist
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-019-2793-0

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