Shitindi, Martha. <br/><br/>
An invitro study on the oxytocic effects of manihot grahamii extracts (matambula Leaves) in the augmentation of uterine contractions/ 
Martha Shitindi. 
 - Lusaka:   University of Zambia , School of Medicine,  2016. 
 - 40p.:  ill. 
<br/><br/>A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Uterus, Pregnant.<br/>Labor (Obstetrics)--Complications.