Laxative and antioxidant effects of ramie (Boehmeria nivea L.) leaf extract in experimental constipated rats

Abstract Ramie leaf (Boehmeria nivea L.) is rich in cellulose, polyphenol compounds, vitamin C, and minerals. The leaves of this plant, which are used for medicinal purposes, have long been reported to have anti‐inflammatory, antioxidant, anticolitis, and antidiabetic effects. We investigated the pr...

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Main Authors: Hyun‐Joo Lee, Eun Joo Choi, Sihoon Park, Jae‐Joon Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-07-01
Series:Food Science & Nutrition
Subjects:
rat
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.1619