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An invitro study on the oxytocic effects of manihot grahamii extracts (matambula Leaves) in the augmentation of uterine contractions/ Martha Shitindi.
By: Shitindi, Martha.
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BookPublisher: Lusaka: University of Zambia , School of Medicine, 2016Description: 40p.: ill.Subject(s): Uterus, Pregnant | Labor (Obstetrics)--ComplicationsDissertation note: A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Summary: Manihot grahamii is a herb that is used by pregnant women in the communities to assist in acceleration of labor. In view of its uterotonic action; the mechanism underlying plant's effect on uterine contraction was investigated in this study. The results proved that manihout grahami leaves has uterotonic properties.
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A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Includes bibliographical references.
Manihot grahamii is a herb that is used by pregnant women in the communities to assist in acceleration of labor. In view of its uterotonic action; the mechanism underlying plant's effect on uterine contraction was investigated in this study. The results proved that manihout grahami leaves has uterotonic properties.
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