Open Access<p>Effect of Aqueous Extract of <em>F. capensis</em> Leaves and Its Combination with <em>C. aconitifolius</em> Leaves on Essential Biochemical Parameters of Phenylhydrazine-Induced Anemic Rats</p>
Author(s) -
Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe,
Favour Amarachi Nzekwe,
Ogechukwu Frances Nworji,
Chidinma Felicia Ezennaya,
Ebele Lauretta Iloanya,
Kingsley Kelechi Asogwa
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of experimental pharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-1454
DOI - 10.2147/jep.s254003
Subject(s) - alkaline phosphatase , oxidative stress , traditional medicine , medicine , chemistry , malondialdehyde , creatinine , alanine transaminase , low density lipoprotein , bilirubin , zoology , endocrinology , biochemistry , cholesterol , biology , enzyme
Ficus capensis Moraceae and Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Euphorbiaceae leaves have been used separately in traditional medical practice to treat different ailments, of which anemia is one. This study aims to evaluate the effect of F. capensis and C. aconitifolius on hepatic, renal parameters and oxidative stress of phenylhydrazine-induced anemic rats.