International Journal of Phytomedicine and Phytotherapy
Table 2 Effect of M.africana on hematological and biochemical measurements in male Wistar rats at 48 h
Parameter | Control | 1000 mg/ | 5000 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
WBC (103/μL) | 10.1 ± 2.7 | 10.9 ± 5.3 | 8.1 ± 1.5 |
RBC (106xμL) | 5.6 ± .22 | 6.1 ± 1.3 | *7.6 ± 9.8 |
PCV (%) | 35.1 ± 1.5 | 34.3 ± 8.1 | *44.1 ± 5.3 |
Hb (g/dL) | 14.0 ± .81 | 13.9 ± 2.5 | 14.5 ± .32 |
MCV(fL) | 63.9 ± .60 | 57 ± 2.7 | 59.7 ± 1.2 |
MCH(pg) | 24.0 ± 1.2 | 24.3 ± 1.2 | 22.3 ± 3.0 |
MCHC (g/dL) | 38.5 ± .91 | 43.5 ± 3.2 | 32.4 ± 5.3 |
THROMB (103/μL) | 336.2 ± 59.8 | 441 ± 99 | 419 ± 8.9 |
AST (U/L) | 45.6 ± 15.1 | 41. 6 ± 7.3 | 38.1 ± 12.0 |
ALAT(U/L) | 46.4 ± 2.4 | 42.1 ± 4.9 | 44.6 ± 4.2 |
Total proteins (g/dL) | 7.7 ± 5.2 | 7.5 ± .86 | 8.2 ± .9 |
Creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.7 ± .36 | 4.2 ± 4.5 | *15.6 ± 2.1 |
Urea (mg/dL) | 42.9 ± 3.7 | 46.8 ± 3.8 | 46.8 ± 8.0 |