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Constipating and spasmolytic effects of Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) in experimental animals.

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The constipating and spasmolytic effects of Catha edulis Forsk (Khat) were investigated in whole mice and on isolated guinea pig ileum. D-amphetamine was employed in both experiments for comparison. The total distance travelled (expressed in percentage) by charcoal suspension in the gastrointestinal

Flavonoids in a crude extract of Catha edulis inhibit rat intestinal contraction via blocking Ca2+ channels.

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Animal studies show that Catha edulis inhibits gastrointestinal tract motility. However, there is little or no information on its effect on colon motility and the mechanism of action and active constituents responsible for this effect. This study therefore attempted to discern the

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