Effects and Safety of Aqueous Extract of Poncirus fructus in Spinal Cord Injury with Neurogenic Bowel

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016 · DOI: 10.1155/2016/7154616 · Published: August 22, 2016

Spinal Cord Injury Alternative Medicine Gastroenterology

Simple Explanation

Spinal cord injury (SCI) often leads to neurogenic bowel, causing constipation due to loss of sensation and decreased colonic motility. Poncirus fructus (PF), a traditional medicine, has been used for gastrointestinal disorders. This study investigates its effect on improving defecation patterns in SCI patients. The study found that PF administration improved defecation patterns, stool retention, and colon transit time in SCI patients, suggesting it could aid colonic motility and constipation.

Study Duration

14 days

Participants

25 SCI patients with neurogenic bowel

Evidence Level

Not specified

Key Findings

1
The morphological feature of the stool showed a statistically significant difference after PF administration.
2
Stool retention score in the whole colon showed low significance after PF administration.
3
Colon transit time was significantly shortened after PF administration.

Research Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effects and safety of Poncirus fructus (PF) in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients with neurogenic bowel. The results indicated that PF administration significantly improved bowel habits, stool retention, and colon transit time in SCI patients. The study concludes that PF enhances colon motility and improves constipation symptoms in SCI patients with neurogenic bowel.

Practical Implications

Improved Bowel Management

PF could be a useful aid in managing neurogenic bowel in SCI patients, potentially improving their quality of life.

Natural Alternative

PF offers a potential natural alternative or adjunct to traditional medications for constipation in SCI patients.

Further Research

Further research is needed to optimize PF dosage, extraction methods, and to understand the underlying mechanisms of action.

Effects and Safety of Aqueous Extract of Poncirus fructus in Spinal Cord Injury with Neurogenic Bowel

Simple Explanation

Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Improved Bowel Management

Natural Alternative

Further Research

Study Limitations

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Effects and Safety of Aqueous Extract of Poncirus fructus in Spinal Cord Injury with Neurogenic Bowel

Simple Explanation

Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Improved Bowel Management

Natural Alternative

Further Research

Study Limitations

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