Evaluation of bronchodilatory properties of fruits of Mill

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Background
Traditionally, fruits of Mill. were used for their immunomodulatory and antiasthmatic action. The presence of potentially active nutrients and their multifunctional properties make prickly pear a perfect candidate for the production of phytopharmaceutical products.
Objective
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the bronchodilatory properties of fruits of Mill.
Materials and methods
The bronchodilatory properties were evaluated using bronchospasm induced by acetylcholine and histamine, anticholinergic action on isolated rat ileum, and antihistaminic action on isolated guinea pig ileum.
Result and discussion
Bronchodilating effect of fruit juice was dose dependent against spasm induced by acetylcholine and histamine. Mill. fruits possess a significant inhibitory effect on rat and guinea pig ileum contraction through antihistaminic and antimuscarinic action.
Conclusion
This study suggested that fruits of Mill. possess a significant inhibitory effect on rat and guinea pig ileum, and betacyanin, an active principle compound in prickly pear, may be responsible for the action.

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Egyptian Pharmaceutical Journal
Volume 14, Issue 1
January 2015
Pages 44-49

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