Haematological and biochemical studies on Justicia secunda infusion used in treatment of anaemia

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Main Authors: Chika Rose Onyema, Aloy Chinedu Ene, Reginald Nwazue Nwaoguikpe, Chidi Uzoma Igwe
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author Chika Rose Onyema
Aloy Chinedu Ene
Reginald Nwazue Nwaoguikpe
Chidi Uzoma Igwe
author_facet Chika Rose Onyema
Aloy Chinedu Ene
Reginald Nwazue Nwaoguikpe
Chidi Uzoma Igwe
contents <div>The effect of ethanolic and infusion of <em>Justicia secunda</em> leaves in the animal organs was investigated using standard analytical protocols. A total of 40 albino rats divided into four groups of five rats each comprising one normal groups and three groups treated with 125, 250 and 500mg/kg body weight respectively. The infusion of <em>J. secunda</em> leaves was prepared using conventional methods. The hematological, biochemical and histological studies were also carried out as reported in previous literatures. The findings confirmed that <em>Justicia secunda</em> leaves are not toxic at the doses administered, there were significant concentrations of essential minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and sulfur. The hematological study conducted on the infusion of the leaves revealed several positive effects on blood parameters in experimental rats. The extract significantly P<0.05 elevated hemoglobin and platelet count, particularly at higher doses, compared to the control group. The liver function tests showed no significant alterations in AST, ALT, TP, and ALB levels; however, the infusion resulted in some alterations in ALP activity and total bilirubin concentration. The histopathological examination of liver tissues showed mild congestion and degenerative changes in higher dose groups, indicating potential dose-dependent hepatomegaly and stress on hepatic architecture.</div>
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spellingShingle Haematological and biochemical studies on Justicia secunda infusion used in treatment of anaemia
Chika Rose Onyema
Aloy Chinedu Ene
Reginald Nwazue Nwaoguikpe
Chidi Uzoma Igwe
Justicia secunda
Acute toxicity
Hematological study
Liver function parameter
Histopathological examination
<div>The effect of ethanolic and infusion of <em>Justicia secunda</em> leaves in the animal organs was investigated using standard analytical protocols. A total of 40 albino rats divided into four groups of five rats each comprising one normal groups and three groups treated with 125, 250 and 500mg/kg body weight respectively. The infusion of <em>J. secunda</em> leaves was prepared using conventional methods. The hematological, biochemical and histological studies were also carried out as reported in previous literatures. The findings confirmed that <em>Justicia secunda</em> leaves are not toxic at the doses administered, there were significant concentrations of essential minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and sulfur. The hematological study conducted on the infusion of the leaves revealed several positive effects on blood parameters in experimental rats. The extract significantly P<0.05 elevated hemoglobin and platelet count, particularly at higher doses, compared to the control group. The liver function tests showed no significant alterations in AST, ALT, TP, and ALB levels; however, the infusion resulted in some alterations in ALP activity and total bilirubin concentration. The histopathological examination of liver tissues showed mild congestion and degenerative changes in higher dose groups, indicating potential dose-dependent hepatomegaly and stress on hepatic architecture.</div>
title Haematological and biochemical studies on Justicia secunda infusion used in treatment of anaemia
topic Justicia secunda
Acute toxicity
Hematological study
Liver function parameter
Histopathological examination
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14948666