Phytochemical analysis, assessment of acute and subacute toxicological profile of the ethanolic extract of Ficus elastica Roxb. Ex Hornem (Moraceae) lianas in experimental Wistar rats
Jean Emmanuel Mbosso Teinkela,
Jean Baptiste Hzounda Fokou,
Joseph Crépin Kouopmtchop Sado
et al.
Abstract:Ficus elastica Roxb. Ex Hornem, also called Rubber fig tree is a plant of the Moraceae family widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments including allergies and skin infections, as well as a diuretic agent. This study points out the acute and sub-acute toxicological profile of the ethanolic extract of Ficus elastica lianas. The plant material was collected, dried, ground and soaked in ethanol. After filtering, the filtrated were dried and the dried material was stored in the shad… Show more
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