Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases

Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
Open Access

ISSN: 2329-8790

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Ezigbo ED

Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Haemostatic Parameters in Normal and Anemia-Induced Rabbits Treated With Anti-Sickling Polyhedral Mixture
    Author(s): Olayanju AO, Akumagba EO, Ezigbo ED, Oluwatayo BO and Jacob RB*

    Background: Plant based medication serves as one of the best source of variety of drugs and is incredible sources of essential nutrients and phytochemicals and several have been known to manage sickle cell anemia. Aim: To assess haemostatic parameters of both apparently healthy and Cadmium + Phenylhydrazine induced anemic rabbits treated with anti-sickling polyherbal mixture (Momordica charantia, Sorghum bicolor, Securidaca longependunculata, Uvaria afzelli, Phyllanthus amarus and Dialium guineense). Method: Sixty (60) New Zealand white hybrid rabbits were used and grouped into four (A-D) consisting of five (5) rabbits each. Each group was given a different concentration of the anti-sickling polyherbal mixture (Saline substitute, 250 mg/kg, 500 mg/kg, 750 mg/kg) respectively which lasted for 3 months. Five mililitr.. View More»
    DOI: DOI: 10.35248/2329-8790.22.11.529

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