Original Article

Flemingia macrophylla Extract Ameliorates Experimental Osteoporosis in Ovariectomized Rats

Table 1

Effects of FME on body weight and weight of vigina in OVX rats.

DrugsDose (mg kg−1)Body weight (g)Vaginal (g)
Week 0Week 13

Sham267.1 ± 13.6289.6 ± 19.0***0.50 ± 0.04***
OVX + H2O260.0 ± 22.7372.8 ± 30.70.17 ± 0.02
OVX + FME50263.7 ± 18.4378.8 ± 34.20.18 ± 0.02
250263.8 ± 23.0369.1 ± 27.60.17 ± 0.03
500260.3 ± 18.0374.8 ± 25.70.17 ± 0.02
OVX + Alen2.5266.6 ± 20.1377.8 ± 36.50.18 ± 0.01

All values are mean ± SD (n = 8). Alen, alendronate.
*** P < .001, versus the OVX + H2O group.