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Drug info
P R O B E
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H antidysenterica
and
T cordifolia
have
anti-
E coli
activity.
T cordifolia
also has potent amebicidal
activity.
H antidysenterica
inhibits the growth
of
Salmonella
and
Shigella
.
A marmelos
possesses antiviral
properties, and has appreciable activity
against
Salmonella
and
Vibrio cholerae
.
These synergistic, broad-spectrum
antimicrobial activities offer
protection against the common
microorganisms responsible for acute
and chronic infectious diarrhea.
3. Antioxidant action
T cordifolia
,
A marmelos
,
P granatum
,
and
C rotundus
have potent
antioxidant effects, which restore
the gastrointestinal (GI) antioxidant
defense system, and break the vicious
cycle of malabsorption-diarrhea-
malnutrition.
4. Anti-inflammatory action
A marmelos
,
C rotundus
, and
P granatum
have anti-inflammatory
properties, which control GI tract
inflammation.
5. Anthelmintic action
A marmelos
,
P granatum
, and
C rotundus
have anthelmintic activities.
P granatum
has specific anthelmintic
action against tapeworm.
6. Antispasmodic action
A marmelos
reduces cramps and
stomach pain.
