Research Article

Fatty Acids Analysis, Antioxidant and Biological Activity of Fixed Oil of Annona muricata L. Seeds

Table 4

Effect of orally administered fixed oil of Annona muricata L. seeds on gastrointestinal transit in mice.

TreatmentDose (mg/kg)Charcoal meal advance (%)% Inhibition

ControlVehicle78.5 ± 2.5
Fixed oil 100.069.4 ± 3.711.6
200.059.0 ± 3.824.8
400.036.0 ± 3.154.1
Loperamide8.033.8 ± 1.856.9

Values are presented as mean ± SD; statistically different from control ().