The water extract of Coleus barbatus Benth decreases gastric secretion in rats
Coleus barbatus (Labiatae) Benth is popularly used in Brazil "for the healing of liver and stomach diseases". The water extract (WE 1 to 10 g/Kg, p.o.) of stem and leaves given to rats and mice did not induce signs of intoxication. Preveious treatment of mice with WE (1 g/kg, p.o.) shorten...
| Published in: | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
1991-01-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761991000600032 |