Studies on antidiarrhoeal activity of an extract of wine from Jacquez grapes in mice

Phytother Res. 2005 Nov;19(11):924-7. doi: 10.1002/ptr.1707.

Abstract

The present study was designed to verify the antidiarrhoeal effects of a lyophilized extract of wine from Jacquez grapes (Ord. Rhamnales; Fam. Vitaceae; Sp. Vitis aestivalis M.-cinerea E. x Vitis vinifera L.), studying its influence on castor oil-induced diarrhoea and enteropooling, and on gastrointestinal transit (measured by a charcoal marker) in mice. The pre-treatment of the animals with the JWE (Jacquez wine extract) produced a significant inhibition against castor oil induced-diarrhoea and intestinal fluid accumulation; furthermore the extract significantly decreased the propulsive movement of the charcoal meal. These findings suggest a potential beneficial use of the JWE in the treatment of diarrhoeal diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antidiarrheals / pharmacology
  • Antidiarrheals / therapeutic use*
  • Castor Oil
  • Diarrhea / chemically induced
  • Diarrhea / drug therapy*
  • Gastrointestinal Motility / drug effects
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred Strains
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Vitis*
  • Wine

Substances

  • Antidiarrheals
  • Plant Extracts
  • Castor Oil