The effect of some medicinal plants on uterine smooth muscle

ABSTRACT

Some selected plants reputed for use in menstrual disorders were scientifically investigated for their efficacy. Pllant aqueous extracts were preliminarily screened for the efficacy on rat's uterine smooth muscle. The effects of aqueous extracts of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. (Kyeik-hman), Amaranthus spinosus Linn. (Hinnu-nwe-subauk) and Averrhoa carambola Linn. (Zaung-yah) were tested in vitro using isolated rat's uterus smooth muscle. Kyeik-hman, Hinnu-nwe-subauk and Zaung-yah whole plant aqueous extracts significantly induced contraction on the uterine smooth muscle.