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

Background: Even though numerous conventional anti-diarrheal agents are available, the inherent toxicities of the drugs urge the search for alternative drugs that are safe and effective. Objective: To evaluate the in-vivo anti-diarrheal activity of crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prin...

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Main Authors: Teklie Mengie Ayele, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Zelalem Tilahun Muche, Melaku Mekonnen Agidew, Yohannes Shumet Yimer, Getu Tesfaw Addis, Nega Dagnaw Baye, Achenef Bogale Kassie, Muluken Adela Alemu, Tesfagegn Gobezie Yiblet, Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh, Samuel Berihun Dagnew, Tilaye Arega Moges, Tesfaye Yimer Tadesse, Amien Ewnetei Zelalem
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author Teklie Mengie Ayele
Endeshaw Chekol Abebe
Zelalem Tilahun Muche
Melaku Mekonnen Agidew
Yohannes Shumet Yimer
Getu Tesfaw Addis
Nega Dagnaw Baye
Achenef Bogale Kassie
Muluken Adela Alemu
Tesfagegn Gobezie Yiblet
Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh
Samuel Berihun Dagnew
Tilaye Arega Moges
Tesfaye Yimer Tadesse
Amien Ewnetei Zelalem
author_facet Teklie Mengie Ayele
Endeshaw Chekol Abebe
Zelalem Tilahun Muche
Melaku Mekonnen Agidew
Yohannes Shumet Yimer
Getu Tesfaw Addis
Nega Dagnaw Baye
Achenef Bogale Kassie
Muluken Adela Alemu
Tesfagegn Gobezie Yiblet
Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh
Samuel Berihun Dagnew
Tilaye Arega Moges
Tesfaye Yimer Tadesse
Amien Ewnetei Zelalem
author_sort Teklie Mengie Ayele
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description Background: Even though numerous conventional anti-diarrheal agents are available, the inherent toxicities of the drugs urge the search for alternative drugs that are safe and effective. Objective: To evaluate the in-vivo anti-diarrheal activity of crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides leaves. Materials and methods: The Rhamnus prinoides leaves were macerated using absolute methanol and then fractionated using solvents of different polarity indexes. For in-vivo antidiarrheal activity evaluation of the crude extract and solvent fraction, castor oil-induced diarrhea, castor oil-induced anti-enteropolling, and intestinal transit models were used. One-way analysis of variance was used to analyze the data, followed by a Tukey post-test. The standard and negative control groups were treated with loperamide and 2% tween 80 respectively. Results: A significant (p˂0.01) reduction in the frequency of wet stools and watery content of diarrhea, intestinal motility, intestinal fluid accumulation, and delaying the onset of diarrhea as compared with controls were observed in mice treated with 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg methanol crude extract. However the effect increased dose-dependently, and the 400 mg/kg methanol crude extract produced a comparable effect with the standard drug in all models. Amongst the solvent fractions, n-BF significantly delayed the time of diarrheal onset and reduced the frequency of defecation, and intestinal motility at doses of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg. Furthermore, the maximum percentage inhibition of intestinal fluid accumulation was observed in mice treated with 400 mg/kg n-butanol extract (p˂0.01; 61.05%). Conclusions: The results of this study showed that crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides leaves showed a significant anti-diarrheal activity which supports its traditional use as a diarrhea treatment.
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spelling doaj.art-a79b33aca9a243bea1a778983a4b49752023-06-01T04:36:36ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-06-0196e16654In vivo antidiarrheal activity of the crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides (Rhamnaceae) leavesTeklie Mengie Ayele0Endeshaw Chekol Abebe1Zelalem Tilahun Muche2Melaku Mekonnen Agidew3Yohannes Shumet Yimer4Getu Tesfaw Addis5Nega Dagnaw Baye6Achenef Bogale Kassie7Muluken Adela Alemu8Tesfagegn Gobezie Yiblet9Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh10Samuel Berihun Dagnew11Tilaye Arega Moges12Tesfaye Yimer Tadesse13Amien Ewnetei Zelalem14Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia; Corresponding author. P.O.Box:272, 6300, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Medical Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Human Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaBackground: Even though numerous conventional anti-diarrheal agents are available, the inherent toxicities of the drugs urge the search for alternative drugs that are safe and effective. Objective: To evaluate the in-vivo anti-diarrheal activity of crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides leaves. Materials and methods: The Rhamnus prinoides leaves were macerated using absolute methanol and then fractionated using solvents of different polarity indexes. For in-vivo antidiarrheal activity evaluation of the crude extract and solvent fraction, castor oil-induced diarrhea, castor oil-induced anti-enteropolling, and intestinal transit models were used. One-way analysis of variance was used to analyze the data, followed by a Tukey post-test. The standard and negative control groups were treated with loperamide and 2% tween 80 respectively. Results: A significant (p˂0.01) reduction in the frequency of wet stools and watery content of diarrhea, intestinal motility, intestinal fluid accumulation, and delaying the onset of diarrhea as compared with controls were observed in mice treated with 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg methanol crude extract. However the effect increased dose-dependently, and the 400 mg/kg methanol crude extract produced a comparable effect with the standard drug in all models. Amongst the solvent fractions, n-BF significantly delayed the time of diarrheal onset and reduced the frequency of defecation, and intestinal motility at doses of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg. Furthermore, the maximum percentage inhibition of intestinal fluid accumulation was observed in mice treated with 400 mg/kg n-butanol extract (p˂0.01; 61.05%). Conclusions: The results of this study showed that crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides leaves showed a significant anti-diarrheal activity which supports its traditional use as a diarrhea treatment.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023038616Castor oil-induced diarrheaIntestinal transitAnti enteropoolingRhamnus prinoides
spellingShingle Teklie Mengie Ayele
Endeshaw Chekol Abebe
Zelalem Tilahun Muche
Melaku Mekonnen Agidew
Yohannes Shumet Yimer
Getu Tesfaw Addis
Nega Dagnaw Baye
Achenef Bogale Kassie
Muluken Adela Alemu
Tesfagegn Gobezie Yiblet
Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh
Samuel Berihun Dagnew
Tilaye Arega Moges
Tesfaye Yimer Tadesse
Amien Ewnetei Zelalem
In vivo antidiarrheal activity of the crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides (Rhamnaceae) leaves
Heliyon
Castor oil-induced diarrhea
Intestinal transit
Anti enteropooling
Rhamnus prinoides
title In vivo antidiarrheal activity of the crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides (Rhamnaceae) leaves
title_full In vivo antidiarrheal activity of the crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides (Rhamnaceae) leaves
title_fullStr In vivo antidiarrheal activity of the crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides (Rhamnaceae) leaves
title_full_unstemmed In vivo antidiarrheal activity of the crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides (Rhamnaceae) leaves
title_short In vivo antidiarrheal activity of the crude extract and solvent fractions of Rhamnus prinoides (Rhamnaceae) leaves
title_sort in vivo antidiarrheal activity of the crude extract and solvent fractions of rhamnus prinoides rhamnaceae leaves
topic Castor oil-induced diarrhea
Intestinal transit
Anti enteropooling
Rhamnus prinoides
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023038616
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