PRE-CLINICAL TOXICITY STUDIES OF NEEM [AZADIRACHTA INDICA] IN MICE AND RATS
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Singh*
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Abstract
The present study has been conducted to assess the Pre-Clinical safety
and efficacy of Neem [Azadirachta indica] leaves in mice and rat
model. Albino mice (Swiss) were used in graded doses of Azadirachta
indica by oral routes. Acute toxicity of Azadirachta indica showed
normal behaviour and no mortality up to the 14th day. Effect of
Azadirachta indica on haematological, biochemical and
histopathological parameters in sub –acute toxicity was carried out.
Sub-acute toxicity of Azadirachta indica was found no significant
changes in haematological, biochemical parameters and
histopathological examinations.
Keywords: Azadirachta indica: Acute- toxicity: Sub- Acute- toxicity: Histopathology.
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