April 2014

The effect of honey and aloe vera extract on aspirin induced liver damage in rats

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of honey and Aloe vera extract on Aspirin-induced liver damage in albino rats. Methods: A total of twenty four adult male albino rats weighing between 100 and 150g were divided into six groups. (A, B, C, D, E and F) of four rats each in a group, Rats in Group A served as control and were given water and feeds only. Rats in Group B were given 100mg/kg of...

Author(s): Adewoga TOS, Sebiomo A

April 2014

Histological and Biochemical effects of aqueous extract of ocimum gratissimum on the liver and kidney of adult wistar rats

Aim: Ocimum gratissimum is used commonly in traditional medicine to treat certain diseases. This study accessed the histological and biochemical effects of aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaves on the kidney and liver of adult Wistar rats. Methods: Twenty four adult Wistar rats were assigned into four groups (A, B, C and D) of 6 rats each. Group A was used as control, and B, C, and D were the treatment...

Author(s): Ebeye OA, Ekundina OV, Wilkie IE