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Kade, A. E.

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bioRxiv2020

Anti-diabetic Potential of Aqueous Extract of Moringa oleifera, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats

The incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing globally and it is a major source of concern. This study was undertaken to assess the antidiabetic effect of the aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina. Sixty adult Wistar rats with body weight of 120-150 g were randomly assigned to groups of five rats each (n=12). Groups 1 served as normal control; Groups 2-5 were diabetic groups; group 2 served as negative control; group 3-5 received 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg of triherbal formula respectively. The body weight (BW) and fasting blood glucose level (FBSL) of the rats were monitored weekly. At the end of the experiment, all the rats were anaesthetized intraperitoneally (I.P) and blood samples were collected by cardiac puncture for biochemical analysis. There was an increase in the BW of the control group and varying doses of tri-herbal formation. It caused 88.0% decrease in FBSL; 371.7%, 386.6% and 296.0% with respect to 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg. Sub-chronic study of the effect of the extract showed a significant increase (P<0.05) in packed cell volume (PCV), white blood counts in rat induced diabetes. The histological studies showed that the diabetic rats with the architecture of the pancreas distorted, was restored to normal by the extract. Its LD50 was found to be greater than 1000 mg/kg indicating its safety in rats. This study has shown that triherbal formula has hypoglycemic and haematogical effects.

pharmacology and toxicology↗

bioRxiv2020

Evaluation Of Biochemical, Hematological And Antioxidant Properties In Mice Exposed To A Triherbal (Nigella sativa, Carica papaya And Boswellia sacra) Formular

Nigella sativa, Carica papaya and Boswellia sacra are medicinal plants in the commonly used in folkloric medicine due to the presence of its immense therapeutic properties. Fifty (50) female albino mice weighing between 15-22g were divided into five groups of 10 mice each. Animal in group 1 served as control group and were administered distilled water while animal in group 2 were given 2ml of cisplatin (orally). Animal in group 3-5 were given orally; 100 mg/kg (low dose), 200 mg/kg (medium dose) and 400 mg/kg (high dose) of triherbal preparation. The feeding regimens lasted for 28 days. After 28 days, mammary gland and blood samples were collected for haematological and antioxidant analysis. The triherbal formula decreased the GSH and MDA levels of mice treated with 100 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg doses compare to control. The measurement of total protein content, SOD and CAT increased in treated animals compared to control. However, RBC (Red Blood Cell) counts significantly decreased in the low, medium and high dose groups (0.95{+/-}0.08, 6.57{+/-}0.08 and 3.55{+/-}0.55 x 106 cells/mm3 respectively) compared to control (7.34{+/-}0.40) at P<0.05. Also, significant decreases (P<0.05) in the level of the total WBC (White Blood Cell) count, platelet count, PCV (Packed Cell Volume) and Hb (haemoglobin) concentration were observed. The decreases were dose dependent. The MCH (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin) and MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration) except MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) significantly decreased in treated group only. The triherbal formulation exhibited significant antioxidant activities showing increased levels of SOD, CAT and Protein content due to activation of the enzyme involve in detoxification of free radicals and decreased in the level of GSH and MDA due to accumulation of peroxides and H2O2. Also, decreased in haematological parameters due to the presence of phytochemicals such as phenol, resins, saponins, sterols, tannis and terpenes in the triherbal formula. Therefore, it has potential to induce haematotoxicity hence consumption of high concentrations should be discouraged.

pharmacology and toxicology↗

bioRxiv2020

Potential Hematotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Multi-Herbal Formulations in Albino Mice (Mus musculus)

The current increase in the use of multi-herbal remedies coupled with loose regulation on public access to these products underscore research efforts to evaluate their biochemical effect, noting that many of the herbal medicines lack scientific evidence to support their medicinal claims. Objective: We therefore investigated the potential genotoxicity and hematotoxicity of commonly consumed multi-herbal formulations (YoyoBitters, Ogidiga and BabyOku) in Lagos, Nigeria, in experimental mice. Methods: Fifty (50) adult female albino mice were randomly selected and distributed into 5 groups of 10 mice each. Two mL/kg body weight of distilled water were orally administered to the control groups while BabyOku, YoyoBitters and Ogidiga herbal formulations were administered to the experimental groups at doses of 2 mL/kg body weights. Results: A dose- and tissue-dependent increase in induction of apoptotic DNA fragmentation was observed in the triherbal groups relative to control groups. Also, an increase in micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes was formed in a dose-dependent manner in the multi-herbal groups when compared with the control groups. Conclusion: From our findings, multi-herbal formulations may possess hematotoxic and genotoxic potentials in mice.

cell biology↗