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Research Proposals or Synopsis | Pharmacology and Toxicology | India | Volume 6 Issue 9, September 2017

Comparative Study of Effect of Crude Extract of Ficus Virens Aiten in Gut Motility of Erythromycin and Bethanechol Treated Albino Rats

Dr Kavita Topno ^[4] | Dr Prof. Manju Gari | Dr Prof. Satish Chandra | Dr Marshall Daud Kerketta ^[3]

Abstract: Ficus virens aitens (phutkal) is used for diarrhea in JHARKHAND, INDIA. Since the concoction is usually taken empty stomach for its antidiarrhoeal effect. Ficus virens aiten, probably, acts by inhibition of gastrointestinal motility by Migrating Motor Complex, motilin and its receptors. This is an in-vivo comparative study of effect of Ficus virens aiten on transit time of erythromycin and bethanechol treated albino rats.

Keywords: Migrating Motor Complex, motilin, transit time, erythromycin, bethanechol

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 9, September 2017,

Pages: 1768 - 1769