ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF BRYPHYLLUM PINNATUM ON ALBINO WISTAR RATS
- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Abia State University, Uturu.
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Bryophyllumpinnatum, which belong to the family Crassulceae, is a succulent plant native to Madagascar, which is a popular houseplant and has become naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas. It has been in traditional medicine for the treatment of hypertension and kidney stones. Despite these acclaimed efficacies of its use in trado-medical practices, the effects on body organs are not well understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate antioxidant properties of Bryophyllumpinnatum. Fifteen adult Sprague dowley rats were use in this study split into three groups (group 1, 2 and 3). Group 1 animals served as the control, while group 2 and 3 served as the experimental groups. Acute toxicity, and antioxidants. The result of this study found LD50 to be above 5000mg/kg. In vitro antioxidant test found the presence of alkaloids, saponins, thiamin, riboflavin etc. Antioxidant activity test result found an increase in GSH, GPx, a decrease in MDA and a stable CAT. In conclusion, we recommend its uses in human, but at a regulated doses because of its efficacy as stated in this study.
[Solomon Chimaraoke Egeonu, Akataobi Kelechi Uzoma and Eke Ugorji Iheanacho (2021); ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF BRYPHYLLUM PINNATUM ON ALBINO WISTAR RATS Int. J. of Adv. Res. 9 (Dec). 270-282] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
Abia State University, Uturu
Nigeria
