The Spasmolytic Effect of Astragalus Sarcocolla on the Intestinal Smooth Muscles of Rabbit In Vitro: Potassium Channel Opening.

Introduction Astragalus species have been widely used in Chinese herbal medicine to treat gastrointestinal and inflammatory disorders. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of (ASE) and to rationalize its medicinal use as an antispasmodic drug for the treatment of spasmodic gastrointestinal and inflammatory disorders associated with increased intestinal motility. Methods The ethanolic extract of ASE was studied to examine its antispasmodic effect on the isolated rabbit ileum preparations, and the contractions were recorded on PowerLab (ADInstruments, Sydney, Australia).

Prevalence of Self-medication for Acid Peptic Disease amongst People of Manawa, Lahore.

Introduction Acid peptic disease is a common disorder, affecting millions of people worldwide. Its pharmacological management includes proton pump inhibitors, H blockers, antacids and mucosal protective agents. Multiple studies in Pakistan have shown increased tendency of population for self-medication.