EFFECT OF AMARANTHUS SPINOSUS LEAF EXTRACT ON HAEMATOLOGY AND SERUM CHEMISTRY OF RATS

Abstract

The aqueous extract of Amaranthus spinosus leaf produced no significant (p<0.05) changes in the value of haematological parameters such as total red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell (WBC), packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin concentration (Hb) and blood coagulation time of the rats. A significant (p<0.05) reduction in serum glucose and cholesterol levels was observed. Serum biochemical parameters showed no significant (p<0.05 changes in the levels of the enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP), serum glutamate pyruate transaminase (SGPT) and serum glutamate oxaloacetate transminase (SGOT).


Key Words: Amaranthus spinosus, Amaranthaceae, haematology, serum chemistry, rats


Nig. J. Nat Prod. And Med. Vol.4 2000: 79-81