Background : Constipation is can refer to bowel movements that are rare or hard for pass. Constipation is common symptom in current people and the treatment of constipation focused on the use of medicines or physical intervention. The aim of this study are investigates the effects of modified-extracts of Salicornia herbacea (S. herbacea) L. on constipation model. Methods and Results : To investigate the effect of these extracts on constipation model with Sprague-Dawley rats by loperamide administration, we orally administered various dosage of modified-extracts of S. herbacea. L. Then, we checked constipation-related parameters such as fecal number, colon weight, colonic transmit length, colon length as compared to the controls and ameliorated in a dose dependent manner. The results indicated that modified-extracts of S. herbacea. L. was ameliorated constipation in SD rat model. Conclusion : Based on the results, modified-extracts of S. herbacea L. and its many ingredients were considered to have effects on constipation.

• Dong Heum Yang(DASARANG Co. Ltd.) | 양동흠
• Hak Yong Lee(INVIVO Co. Ltd.) | 이학용
• Jae Hun Jeong(Department of Food Science and Bio-Technology, Jeonnam Provincial College) | 정재훈
• Kwang Hyun Park(Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Development, Nambu University) | 박광현 Corresponding author