Evaluation of Antidiarrhoeal Potential of Ailanthus Excelsa (Roxb) Bark Extract in Rats
Abstract
The chloroform, aqueous and ethanolic extract of bark of Ailanthus excelsa was studied for its
antidiarrhoeal properties in experimental diarrhoea, induced by castor oil and Effect on normal defecation in rats,
at the doses of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg per orally. The ethanolic extract showed significant and dose-dependent
antidiarrhoeal activity in both models, when compared to standard atropine sulphate (5 mg/kg; i.m.). The results
showed that the ethanolic extract of bark of Ailanthus excelsa have a significant antidiarrhoeal activity and
supports its traditional uses.
