Dina, O. A.Saba, A. B.Akhiromen, I. O.Adedapo, A. A.Ola-Davies, O. E.2021-06-022021-06-022001-011119-5096ui_art_dina_effect_2001African Journal of Biomedical Research 4(1), pp. 53-54http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/5370The effect of aqueous extract of Telfaria occidentalis was studied in vitro on the guinea pig ileum. The extract elicited a dose dependent contractions of the ileum. These responses were blocked by 5 x 10 M mepyramine and 5 x 10-M.atropine, suggesting that it has both histominergic and cholinergic properties. The usefulness of the plant as potent naturally available purgative is presented in this study.enVegetablesContractionIleumCholinergicHistaminergicArticle