Efficacy of tamarind leaf infusion (Tamarindus indica L.) as an antidiarrheal agent in mice

Background Bacground Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) is an herbal plant that is used to treat various diseases, but there has been no scientific research on the activity of tamarind leaf infusion as an antidiarrheal. Objectives This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of tamarind leaf infus...

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Main Authors: Ratna Kristiani Nababan, Lina Noviyanti Sutardi, Anisa Rahma, Aulia Andi Mustika
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Published: School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/currbiomed/article/view/56696
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author Ratna Kristiani Nababan
Lina Noviyanti Sutardi
Anisa Rahma
Aulia Andi Mustika
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Anisa Rahma
Aulia Andi Mustika
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description Background Bacground Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) is an herbal plant that is used to treat various diseases, but there has been no scientific research on the activity of tamarind leaf infusion as an antidiarrheal. Objectives This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of tamarind leaf infusion preparation as an antidiarrheal agent through the intestinal protection method and determine the effective concentration for providing antidiarrheal effects in mice. Methods This study used 30 mice were divided into five groups consisting of negative control (1% Tween 80), positive control (loperamide hydrochloride), and three groups treated with tamarind leaf infusion with graded concentrations (25%, 50%, and 100%). The parameters used in the intestinal protection method were frequency of defecation, stool consistency, time of onset of diarrhea, and duration and recovery time of diarrhea. Results The phytochemical test results of tamarind leaf infusion contained flavonoids, steroids, and terpenoids. In vivo testing of tamarind leaf infusion in mice at concentrations of 25%, 50%, and 100% demonstrated the potential antidiarrheal activity of tamarind leaf infusion. Conclusion Tamarind leaf infusion has antidiarrheal activity, with The best effectiveness at a concentration of 50%.
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spelling doaj-art-e714ec95031d4da49f0bdc2a24c56f232025-08-20T03:29:21ZengSchool of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB UniversityCurrent Biomedicine2962-84902025-07-013210.29244/currbiomed.3.2.53Efficacy of tamarind leaf infusion (Tamarindus indica L.) as an antidiarrheal agent in mice Ratna Kristiani Nababan0 Lina Noviyanti Sutardi1 Anisa Rahma2 Aulia Andi Mustika3Study Program of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, IndonesiaSub-division of Veterinary Pharmacy, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, IndonesiaSub-division of Veterinary Pharmacy, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, IndonesiaDivision of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia Background Bacground Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) is an herbal plant that is used to treat various diseases, but there has been no scientific research on the activity of tamarind leaf infusion as an antidiarrheal. Objectives This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of tamarind leaf infusion preparation as an antidiarrheal agent through the intestinal protection method and determine the effective concentration for providing antidiarrheal effects in mice. Methods This study used 30 mice were divided into five groups consisting of negative control (1% Tween 80), positive control (loperamide hydrochloride), and three groups treated with tamarind leaf infusion with graded concentrations (25%, 50%, and 100%). The parameters used in the intestinal protection method were frequency of defecation, stool consistency, time of onset of diarrhea, and duration and recovery time of diarrhea. Results The phytochemical test results of tamarind leaf infusion contained flavonoids, steroids, and terpenoids. In vivo testing of tamarind leaf infusion in mice at concentrations of 25%, 50%, and 100% demonstrated the potential antidiarrheal activity of tamarind leaf infusion. Conclusion Tamarind leaf infusion has antidiarrheal activity, with The best effectiveness at a concentration of 50%. https://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/currbiomed/article/view/56696antidiarrhealinfusiontamarind leavesmiceintestinal protection method
spellingShingle Ratna Kristiani Nababan
Lina Noviyanti Sutardi
Anisa Rahma
Aulia Andi Mustika
Efficacy of tamarind leaf infusion (Tamarindus indica L.) as an antidiarrheal agent in mice
Current Biomedicine
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intestinal protection method
title Efficacy of tamarind leaf infusion (Tamarindus indica L.) as an antidiarrheal agent in mice
title_full Efficacy of tamarind leaf infusion (Tamarindus indica L.) as an antidiarrheal agent in mice
title_fullStr Efficacy of tamarind leaf infusion (Tamarindus indica L.) as an antidiarrheal agent in mice
title_full_unstemmed Efficacy of tamarind leaf infusion (Tamarindus indica L.) as an antidiarrheal agent in mice
title_short Efficacy of tamarind leaf infusion (Tamarindus indica L.) as an antidiarrheal agent in mice
title_sort efficacy of tamarind leaf infusion tamarindus indica l as an antidiarrheal agent in mice
topic antidiarrheal
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mice
intestinal protection method
url https://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/currbiomed/article/view/56696
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