Background: Pregnant women in Chongwe, Zambia traditionally use the root of Azanza garckeana (F.Hffm.) Exell 95% CI 1.19 x 10-3 to 5.23 x 10-3 mg/ml, p=0.0001), while sub-fraction pool number 2 (sub-fractions number 41 to 61) demonstrated the highest uterotonic potency (EC50 at 2.05 x 10-3mg/ml; 95% CI 2.09 x 10-3 to 3.85 x 10-3 mg/ml, p=0.0001). Sub-fraction pool number 2 demonstrated highest uterotonic activity, and the compound was suggested to be related to the family of glycosides. Conclusions: The study suggests the presence of a major uterotonic phytochemical constituent in the methanol root crude extract of Azanza garckeana, which was indicated to be related to the family of glycosides. Further pharmacological and toxicological studies need to be undertaken on the plant.
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