Antidiarrheal Potential of Maja (Crescentia cujete) Fruit Extract in Mice

Diarrhea, characterized by frequent, loose stools, can be treated with various approaches. This study investigated the antidiarrheal properties of maja (Cresentia cujete) fruit extract, which contains secondary metabolites like tannins and flavonoids with astringent properties. The objective was to...

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Main Authors: Teodhora Teodhora, Rosario Trijuliamos Manalu, Richi Andika Saputra
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Language:English
Published: Institute for Researches and Community Services Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya 2024-11-01
Series:Borneo Journal of Pharmacy
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Online Access:https://journal.umpr.ac.id/index.php/bjop/article/view/4712
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author Teodhora Teodhora
Rosario Trijuliamos Manalu
Richi Andika Saputra
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description Diarrhea, characterized by frequent, loose stools, can be treated with various approaches. This study investigated the antidiarrheal properties of maja (Cresentia cujete) fruit extract, which contains secondary metabolites like tannins and flavonoids with astringent properties. The objective was to determine the optimal dose of C. cujete fruit extract for treating diarrhea in mice. An in vivo experimental design was employed, inducing diarrhea in male mice using oleum ricini. The study assessed stools' onset, duration, consistency, frequency, and weight. Cresentia cujete fruit extract was administered orally at 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg BW doses. A comparison was made with negative control (CMC-NA) and positive controls (loperamide and attapulgite). Data analysis involved ANOVA followed by the Tukey test. The findings revealed that 500 mg/kg BW of C. cujete fruit extract was the most effective dose for treating diarrhea in mice. These results suggest the potential of C. cujete fruit extract as a promising natural antidiarrheal agent.
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spelling doaj-art-13c8655c9a624bc49a1dafc2edab686c2025-01-08T08:42:14ZengInstitute for Researches and Community Services Universitas Muhammadiyah PalangkarayaBorneo Journal of Pharmacy2621-48142024-11-017410.33084/bjop.v7i4.4712Antidiarrheal Potential of Maja (Crescentia cujete) Fruit Extract in MiceTeodhora Teodhora0Rosario Trijuliamos Manalu1Richi Andika Saputra2National Institute of Science and TechnologyTaipei Medical UniversityNational Institute of Science and Technology Diarrhea, characterized by frequent, loose stools, can be treated with various approaches. This study investigated the antidiarrheal properties of maja (Cresentia cujete) fruit extract, which contains secondary metabolites like tannins and flavonoids with astringent properties. The objective was to determine the optimal dose of C. cujete fruit extract for treating diarrhea in mice. An in vivo experimental design was employed, inducing diarrhea in male mice using oleum ricini. The study assessed stools' onset, duration, consistency, frequency, and weight. Cresentia cujete fruit extract was administered orally at 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg BW doses. A comparison was made with negative control (CMC-NA) and positive controls (loperamide and attapulgite). Data analysis involved ANOVA followed by the Tukey test. The findings revealed that 500 mg/kg BW of C. cujete fruit extract was the most effective dose for treating diarrhea in mice. These results suggest the potential of C. cujete fruit extract as a promising natural antidiarrheal agent. https://journal.umpr.ac.id/index.php/bjop/article/view/4712AttapulgiteAntidiarrhealCrescentia cujeteLoperamide
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Rosario Trijuliamos Manalu
Richi Andika Saputra
Antidiarrheal Potential of Maja (Crescentia cujete) Fruit Extract in Mice
Borneo Journal of Pharmacy
Attapulgite
Antidiarrheal
Crescentia cujete
Loperamide
title Antidiarrheal Potential of Maja (Crescentia cujete) Fruit Extract in Mice
title_full Antidiarrheal Potential of Maja (Crescentia cujete) Fruit Extract in Mice
title_fullStr Antidiarrheal Potential of Maja (Crescentia cujete) Fruit Extract in Mice
title_full_unstemmed Antidiarrheal Potential of Maja (Crescentia cujete) Fruit Extract in Mice
title_short Antidiarrheal Potential of Maja (Crescentia cujete) Fruit Extract in Mice
title_sort antidiarrheal potential of maja crescentia cujete fruit extract in mice
topic Attapulgite
Antidiarrheal
Crescentia cujete
Loperamide
url https://journal.umpr.ac.id/index.php/bjop/article/view/4712
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