A. Ezike, P. Akah, C. Okoli, I. K. Ufere, E. Ezeudu, C. Okoye, C. Ashara, I. Igbokwe
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Abstract
The gastrointestinal and antibacterial properties o f dichloromethane: Methanol extract (DVE) and fractions (DVHF, DVDF and DVMF) from Desmodium velutinum Willd. DC. (Fabaceae) leaves were investigated. Th e extract and fractions significantly (p 5g kg -1 in mice. Results demonstrated that D. velutinum leaf possesses gastrointestinal antimotility and antispasmodic effects and mild antibacterial and ga stroprotective activities.