Acute and Chronic Oral Toxicity of Hydroethanolic Extract of Sclerocarya birrea (Anacardiaceae) in Wistar Rats
Abdul Gafar Victoir Coulidiaty,
Saamou Isaac Boni,
Raogo Ouedraogo
et al.
Abstract:Background
Sclerocarya birrea
(A. Rich). Hochst, popularly known as Morula, is a plant in the Anacardiaceae family. The bark, fruits, and leaves have traditionally been used to manage a variety of health conditions, most especially diabetes. Unfortunately, there is a scarcity of data and publications on the toxicity and safety of this plant.
Purpose
The current study was designed to assess the acute and chronic toxicity of a hydro-ethanolic extract of
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