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International Journal of Phytomedicine and Phytotherapy

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From: ACALYPHA WILKESIANA regulates fluid volume but affects selected tissues in salt loaded rabbits

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Histological Sections of the Liver. PlateĀ 1: Group (1): given continuous salt-load. There is periportal inflammation and mild vacuolation of the hepatocytes. PlateĀ 2: Group (2): given salt-load and treated with aqueous extract. There is shrinking of the portal vein and granulation of hepatocytes PlateĀ 3:. Group (3): given salt-load and treated with ethanolic extract. There is infiltration and congestion of the porta vein as well as granulation of hepatocytes PlateĀ 4: Group (4): given salt-load and distilled water. There is periportal inflammation and mild vacuolation of the hepatocytes. PlateĀ 5: Control Group (5): given distilled water. The central portal vein appears normal

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