Acute and subchronic toxicity profile of methanol extract of leaves of Fimbristylis miliacea (L.) Vahl.

ABSTRACT:

Ethnopharmacological relevance

Fimbristylis miliacea (L.) Vahl (Cyperaceae) is a grass like herb habitually breeds as weed in paddy fields and mostly disseminated in tropical or sub-tropical countries of south and south-east Asia, northern Australia, and west Africa. The plant has been traditionally used to treat fever as a form of poultice. However, no scientific study regarding its toxicity profile has been testified.

Aim of the study

The study has been carried out to determine the potential toxicity of the methanol extract from leaves of the Fimbristylis miliacea, employing the technique of acute and subchronic oral administration in mice.

Materials and methods

In the acute toxicity study according to OECD guideline 425, oral administration of

SUBMITTER: Roy R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9986635 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature