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Investigation on the gastrointestinal properties of ethanolic extract of Cannabis sativa through in vivo and in vitro approaches [PDF]

Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology, 2023
Introduction: For thousands of years, Cannabis sativa has been used for its medical and recreational benefits. Nowadays, there is an increasing interest in the use of C. sativa and its non-psychoactive products/effects to treat certain diseases.
Alae Chda, Youssef Mahou, Youssra Znata, Hinde El Fatemi, Abdellatif Boukir, Samir Ananou, Kaouakib El Abida, Rachid Bencheikh   +7 more
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Association Between Regular Laxative Use and Incident Dementia in UK Biobank Participants

Neurology, 2023
Background and Objectives The use of over-the-counter laxatives is common in the general population. The microbiome-gut-brain axis hypothesis suggests that the use of laxatives could be associated with dementia.
Zhirong Yang, Chang Wei, Xiaojuan Li, Jinqiu Yuan, Xuefeng Gao, Bingyu Li, Zi-Yi Zhao, S. Toh, Xin Yu, C. Brayne, Zuyao Yang, F. Sha, Jinling Tang   +12 more
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Based on Network Pharmacology and Gut Microbiota Analysis to Investigate the Mechanism of the Laxative Effect of Pterostilbene on Loperamide-Induced Slow Transit Constipation in Mice

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022
Background: Pterostilbene (PTE) is a natural polyphenol compound that has been proven to improve intestinal inflammation, but its laxative effect on slow transit constipation (STC) has never been studied.
Zhiwei Yao, Siqi Fu, Bingbing Ren, Lushun Ma, Daqing Sun   +4 more
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A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the laxative effect of prescribed diet compared with Triphala Churna in Vibandha with special reference to constipation

Journal of Ayurveda, 2022
Introduction: Constipation is a common gastrointestinal complaint in apparently healthy population as well as in patients with various predisposing disorders with approximately 12%–19% global prevalence.
Pooja Saini, Sarvesh Kumar Agrawal
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Antioxidant activity and laxative effects of tannin-enriched extract of Ecklonia cava in loperamide-induced constipation of SD rats

PLoS ONE, 2021
To investigate the role of tannin-enriched extracts of Ecklonia cava (TEE) on the regulation of oxidative balance and laxative activity in chronic constipation, we investigated alterations after exposure to TEE, on constipation phenotypes, muscarinic ...
J. Kim, Y. Choi, Su Jin Lee, J. Gong, Young Ju Lee, J. Sung, Young-Suk Jung, H. Lee, J. Hong, D. Hwang   +9 more
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Laxative Use in the Community: A Literature Review

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Laxatives are widely available without prescription and, as a consequence, they are commonly used for self-management of constipation by community-dwelling adults. However, it is not clear to what extent laxatives are used.
Barry L. Werth, S. Christopher
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Laxative Use and Risk of Dyskalemia in Patients with Advanced CKD Transitioning to Dialysis.

Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2021
BACKGROUND Patients with advanced CKD experience increased intestinal potassium excretion. This compensatory mechanism may be enhanced by laxative use; however, little is known about the association of laxative use with risk of dyskalemia in advanced CKD.
K. Sumida, Ankur A. Dashputre, P. Potukuchi, Fridtjof Thomas, Y. Obi, M. Molnar, J. Gatwood, E. Streja, K. Kalantar-Zadeh, C. Kovesdy   +9 more
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Optimization of Extraction Process of Prune Dietary Fiber and Its Laxative Effect

Shipin gongye ke-ji, 2023
Objective: Study the optimal extraction technology and the cathartic mechanism of soluble dietary fibers of prunes. Methods: The enzymatic method was adopted to extract SDF from prunes.
Tianxu XU, Ping OUYANG, Lingling HE, Mingshan HE, Zengyou CHAO, Weihua WANG   +5 more
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An Osmotic Laxative Renders Mice Susceptible to Prolonged Clostridioides difficile Colonization and Hinders Clearance

bioRxiv, 2021
Diarrheal samples from patients taking laxatives are typically rejected for Clostridioides difficile testing. However, there are similarities between the bacterial communities from people with diarrhea and those with C.
Sarah Tomkovich, Ana Taylor, Jacob King, Joanna Colovas, Lucas Bishop, K. McBride, Sonya Royzenblat, Nicholas A. Lesniak, I. Bergin, P. Schloss   +9 more
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Overview of the Therapeutic Effects of Origanum vulgare and Hypericum perforatum Based on Iran’s Ethnopharmacological Documents [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018
Herbs have played an important role in the health and wellness of human beings. Nowadays, medicinal herbs are at the forefront of studies of medical science because of their importance in public health.
Mahmoud Bahmani, Mojtaba Khaksarian, Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei, Naser Abbasi   +3 more
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