Department of Biochemistry, Centre for the Right to Health, Nigeria
Research
Evaluation of the Subchronic Toxicity of Seed Extract of Datura Metel Linn in Rats: A Psychoactive Substance
Author(s): T. G. Okereke*, E. C. Egwim, H. A. Muhammad, O. M. Onyeonoro and M. A. Dickson
The seed and leaf of Datura metel known to contain the psychoactive substance atropine and scopolamine, also contain hyoscyamine which is classified as deliriants or anti-cholinergics used as hallucinogens. Most parts of the plant have been used over the years for both medicinal and psychoactive purposes. This study was aimed at evaluating the sub-chronic toxicity of the seed extract of Datura metel on selected liver and kidney parameters and Packed Cell Volume (PCV). Twenty rats were used for the subchronic study and were grouped into 5 groups of 4 rats each. Control group was administered 0.5 ml of normal saline while the other groups were orally administered 300, 1600, 2900 and 5000 mg/kg body weight of extract for 28 days. There was significant (p<0.05) reduction in PCV in all test groups when compared to the control group. The groups administered 1600, 2900, 5000 mg/kg bodywei.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-6836.21.9.408
