PHYTOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF PHYLLANTHUS AMARUS FOR ANTI-DIARRHOEAL ACTIVITY
Aqueous extract of Phyllanthus amarus possessed significant anti-diarrhoeal activity against different diarrhoeal induced models. The anti-diarrhoeal result of aqueous extract is outstanding to decrease of GIT motility, reserve of the synthesis of prostaglandin and NO. The extract has potential effect on the reduction of gastrointestinal motility than the other effects. The above effects of it may also be due to the presence of tannins and flavonoids in the extract