International Journal of Phytomedicine and Phytotherapy
Table 7 Acute toxicity profile of Crude methanol extract of Zingiber officinale in rat
From: In-vitro antioxidants, antimicrobial and toxicological evaluation of Nigerian Zingiber officinale
Dose (mg/kgbwip) | Observations | Mortality |
|---|---|---|
10 | Normal/no unusual reactions | 0/3 |
100 | Normal/no unusual reactions | 0/3 |
1000 | Normal/no unusual reactions | 0/3 |
1600 | Normal/no unusual reactions | 0/3 |
2900 | Lacrimation/hyperactivity/restlessness and slight erythema. | 0/3 |
5000 | intense erythema, tarchycardia and disorientation. | 0/3 |