Research Article

A Picrorhiza kurroa Derivative, Picroliv, Attenuates the Development of Dextran-Sulfate-Sodium-Induced Colitis in Mice

Table 1

Scoring of disease activity index.

Score Weight loss (%)Stool consistencyOccult-gross bleeding

0None Normal Normal
11–5
25–10Loose stools Guaiac (+)
310–15
4>20diarrheaGross bleeding

DAI value is the combined scores of weight loss, stool consistency, and bleeding divided by 3.