Pharmacological effects of Trigonella foenum graecum Linn. seeds on various isolated perfused smooth muscle preparations
Natarajan B.1★, Dhananjayan R.1★ Corresponding author
- 1Department of Pharmacology and Environmental Toxicology, Dr. A.L.M. P.G. Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Tamil Nadu, India.
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Natarajan B.
Department of Pharmacology and Environmental Toxicology, Dr. A.L.M. P.G. Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Tamil Nadu, India.
Volume 3, Issue 10 · pp. 77–78 · PUBLISHED 2007 · DOI:
ABSTRACT
In the present study, the pharmacological effects on different smooth muscles by the extracts like total alcoholic (TA), total aqueous (TQ), petroleum ether (PE), total alkaloidal (TK), total glycosidal (TG) and a phytochemical trigonelline (TR) from Trigonella foenum graecum Linn. seeds was investigated using isolated organ bath preparation method. 1 mg/ml dose of the extracts and the phytochemical showed significant anti-histaminic activity on guinea pig ileum, anti-cholinergic effect on rat colon and uterine stimulant activity on rat uterus. These results might be due the presence of some spasmolytic and spasmogenic constituents in the Trigonella foenum graecum Linn. (Fenugreek) seeds. These findings will help to invent some novel therapeutics from the fenugreek seeds.
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B., N., & R., D. (2007). Pharmacological effects of Trigonella foenum graecum Linn. seeds on various isolated perfused smooth muscle preparations. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 3(10), 77–78.