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

Dr Kavita Topno, Dr Prof. Manju Gari, Dr Prof. Satish Chandra, Dr Marshall Daud Kerketta

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

How to Cite?: Dr Kavita Topno, Dr Prof. Manju Gari, Dr Prof. Satish Chandra, Dr Marshall Daud Kerketta, "Comparative Study of Effect of Crude Extract of Ficus Virens Aiten in Gut Motility of Erythromycin and Bethanechol Treated Albino Rats", Volume 6 Issue 9, September 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1768-1769, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20176975, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20176975