%0 Journal Article
%T Effects of aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum on haematological parameters of Wistar rats
%A OR Jimoh
%A J Olaore
%A LA Olayaki
%A A Olawepo
%A SA Biliaminu
%J Biokemistri
%D 2008
%I Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology
%X The effect of aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum on hematological parameters of Wister rats was studied. Twenty five rats with weight ranging between 100-160g were used. The rats were divided into five groups; with group one as the control group. Increasing doses (0.2, 0.4,0.8, 1.6g kg-1 body weight) of the extract were administered orally to the other four groups for a period of four weeks. Significant (P< 0.05) decreases in the level of hemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC) and other hematological parameters were observed.
%U http://www.ajol.info/index.php/biokem/article/view/56436