The in vivo expectorant and antitussive activity of extract and fractions from Reineckia carnea

The water extract and ethanol-water fractions (2-6) of Reineckia carnea were screened to find antitussive and expectorant active fractions. The medication effects in multiple doses of the active fractions were performed, showing that 60% ethanol and 90% ethanol fraction were curatively effective on expectoration and coughing, respectively both at the high and middle dose.