Potentiation of uterine stimulatory action of Adenia globosa Engl. by oxytocin in vitro.

Afr J Health Sci

Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676, Nairobi, Kenya.

Published: November 1994

The effect of acqueous extract of the tuber of Adenia globosa on the isolated preparation of the rat uterus was determined. The crude drug caused a dose-dependent contraction of the tissue preparation. This action was enhanced by a small dose of oxytocin. The results are discussed in relation to the traditional uses of this plant.

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