Evaluation of Anticolitis and Antioxidant Properties of Bixa orellana (Bixaceae) Leaf Hydroethanolic Extract on Acetic Acid-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Rats

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Michel Archange Fokam Tagne · University of Ngaoundéré

Blaise Kom · University of Ngaoundéré

Angèle Foyet Fondjo · Institut Universitaire du Golfe de Guinée

Paul Aimé Noubissi · University of Buea

Benjamin Talom Tangue · University of Ngaoundéré

Estelle Flora Gaffo · Université de Yaoundé I

Gaëtan Olivier Fankem

Abstract

The hydroethanolic extract of <i>Bixa orellana</i> leaves had protective effects against acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis in rats that was associated with inhibited production of free radicals believed to be responsible for oxidative stress, hematological disorders, and tissue damage in this animal model.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Hibiscus Plant Research Studies Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity

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Published in: Current Therapeutic Research

Volume 97, pp. 100685-100685

DOI: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2022.100685

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Evaluation of Anticolitis and Antioxidant Properties of Bixa orellana (Bixaceae) Leaf Hydroethanolic Extract on Acetic Acid-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Rats

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