Wazis CH, Timothy SY, Anuka JA, Zezi AU, Danjuma NM, Hussaini IM
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify actual The aim of this study was to assess the activity of isolated compound from ethylacetate leaf extract (Stigma-5-en-O-β-glucoside) of Byrsocarpus coccineous Schum and Thonn on pregnant rat uterus. The activity of the isolated compound was tested using a uterine tissue in a 25 ml capacity organ bath. The isolated compound contracted the uterine tissue of the pregnant rat similar to that of oxytocin and this amply justifies the traditional use of this plant in augmentation of labour.
