Effects of aqueous extract of Mangifera indica L. (Mango) stem bark on haematological parameters of normal albino rats.
Nwinuka N. M., Monanu M. O., Nwiloh B. I.
Author Affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 7 : 663-666
Abstract : The effects of crude aqueous extract of Mangifera indica (Mango) stem bark on body weight and haematological parameters in normal albino rats were investigated. Albino rats of both sexes weighing between 75 g and 125 g were used. At least 14 mL of the test aqueous extract of the plant was administered to each rat in the group for a period of 14 days. Observations showed that the extract of the medicinal plant have some effects on the haematopoietic system manifested by a positive increase in the levels of PCV (haematocrit), erythrocyte, leukocyte, platelet counts and lymphocytes, while the haemoglobin (Hb) and neutrophil levels were decreased. The test plant also caused an increase in the weights of the rats. Therefore, it is not possible that its use can advance any adverse effects on haematological parameters.