title: Potentiation of uterine stimulatory action of Adenia globosa Engl. by oxytocin in vitro.
abstract: The effect of acqueous extract of the tuber of Adenia globosa on the isolated preparation of the rat uterus was determined. The crude drug caused a dose-dependent contraction of the tissue preparation. This action was enhanced by a small dose of oxytocin. The results are discussed in relation to the traditional uses of this plant.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676, Nairobi, Kenya.
authors.forename: Kipruto A.
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Sinei
authors.forename: Julius W.
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Mwangi
authors.forename: Kenneth J.
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Achola
authors.forename: Rahab W.
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Munenge
authors.forename: Amos M.
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Mwaura