Determination of acute toxicity (LD50)
The method used to determine acute toxicity was that
described by Lorke(1983). The study was conducted in
two phases. In the first phase, three groups of four mice
each were administered with the extract at respective oral
doses of 10mg, 100mg, and 1000mg per kg body weight.
The mice were observed for signs of toxicity and possible
deaths for 24 h, 72 h, 2weeks and for 4 weeks. In the
second phase, another three groups of 4 mice each were
administered respective doses of 1500, 2900 and
5000mg per kg body weight of the erxtract. They were
equally monitored as in phase one for toxicity signs and
deaths. From data obtained, LD50 was determined.
Determination of acute toxicity (LD50)The method used to determine acute toxicity was thatdescribed by Lorke(1983). The study was conducted intwo phases. In the first phase, three groups of four miceeach were administered with the extract at respective oraldoses of 10mg, 100mg, and 1000mg per kg body weight.The mice were observed for signs of toxicity and possibledeaths for 24 h, 72 h, 2weeks and for 4 weeks. In thesecond phase, another three groups of 4 mice each wereadministered respective doses of 1500, 2900 and5000mg per kg body weight of the erxtract. They wereequally monitored as in phase one for toxicity signs anddeaths. From data obtained, LD50 was determined.
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