Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research
Open Access

Abstract

Acute and Sub-Acute Toxicity Evaluation of Hydnocarpus laurifolia Extract on Albino Rats

Paul Raj LS and Saraswathi DK

Synthetic pesticides are very effective to control agricultural pests. Increased use of synthetic pesticides adversely affects quality of the agricultural products and human health. Present studies reveal the health problems in usage of pesticides other important methods of pest control is very relevant. There comes the importance of natural pesticides which doesn’t have any alternative negative effects to the non-target organisms. Present investigation points out the acute and sub-acute toxicity evaluation of Hydnocarpus laurifolia.