Abstract:Traditional herbal medicines such as Morinda morindoïdes are used for treatment of intestinal disorders including constipation in Ivory Coast. The aim of present study was to investigate the effect of total protein of Morinda morindoïdes extract (PT-Mm) on rabbit duodenum contractility and the involved possible mechanism(s). PT-Mm was extracted according to the saturation method of Dawson with ammonium sulfate. The cholinergic effect of the extract was determined by the in vitro organ bath method. The acetylch… Show more
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