Short Communication: The Effect of Organic and Aqueous Extracts of Salvia Fruticosa on Intestinal Motility

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Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
An-Najah University Journal for Research - Natural Sciences - Volume 7, Issue 1, 1992
Year of Publication: 
1992
Authors: 
Suleiman Al-Khalil
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Saadeh Suleiman
Department of Biology, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Abdul-Salam Abdul Ghani
Department of Biology, Birzeit University, Birzeit , Palestine
Riyad Amin
Department of Biology, Birzeit University, Birzeit , Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

The effect of organic (methanol and ether) extracts, and aqueous (neutral). Acidic and basic) extracts from the leaves of Salvia fruticosa, on the spontaneous contractile activity of the rabbit ileum was studied. Both Organic extracts were found to inhibit the spontaneous activity of the rabbit ileum, and inhibit acetylcholine — induced contractions. On the other hand aqueous extracts did not show any effect. The effects of a series of organic solvent extracts on the ileum were studied.

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