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Research Article
Determination of Hematological Effects of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Vernonia lasiopus in Normal Mice
Author(s): Njagi J Muriithi, Gitahi S Maina, Mwangi B Maina, Mworia J Kiambi, Juma K Kelvin, Aliyu Umar, Mwonjoria K John, Njoroge W Ann, Ngugi M Piero and Njagi NM EliudNjagi J Muriithi, Gitahi S Maina, Mwangi B Maina, Mworia J Kiambi, Juma K Kelvin, Aliyu Umar, Mwonjoria K John, Njoroge W Ann, Ngugi M Piero and Njagi NM Eliud
Hematologicarl disordes have attained epidemic proportions worldwide today. As a result, many people turn to medicinal plants for treatment thereby boosting and enhancing health because professional care is not immediately available, is too inconvenient, costly and time consuming. Certain medicinal plants are believed to promote positive health and maintain organic resistance against infection. The use of medicinal plants which are readily available and arguably efficacious would therefore over a better and affordable alternative for boosting and enhancing health. Assessment of hematological parameters can be used to determine the extent of deleterious effect of foreign compounds including plant extracts on the bloodconstituents of an animal. Various chemical constituents of Vernonia lasiopus are believed to possess therapeutic effect.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2165-7831.1000139
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