Effects of Caesalpinia sappan, sibucao wood decoction on the red blood cell count, hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit of Swiss mice
Date of Publication
1997
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
A study was conducted to determine the effects of Caesalpinia sappan (sibucao) wood decoction on RBC count, hemoglobin and hematocrit of male Swiss mice. Eighteen male mice were divided into 3 groups with 3 replicates and 3 controls. Treated mice were force-fed with decoction after the initial blood tests. The first group received 1 ml/kg body weight, the second with 1.5 ml/kg body weight and the third with 2 ml/kg body weight of wood decoction. Control mice were force-fed with water. Blood test were conducted at the start of the experiment and every seven days for 2 consecutive weeks of administration of decoction. As the concentration of decoction is increased and as administration is prolonged, the 3 groups of mice significantly increase their RBC count, hemoglobin and hematocrit. The mice group given 2 ml/kg decoction had the greatest increase in RBC count, from 5.5 M/mm to 6.2 M/mm. Hemoglobin content initially was 198.33 g/L and then went up to 231.67 g/L. Hematocrit increased from 53.67 % to 63.33 %.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07576
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
36 numb. leaves
Keywords
Erythrocytes; Mice; Extracts; Trees; Medicinal plants; Hemoglobin; Hematocrit; Blood--Examination; Wood
Recommended Citation
Bicol, R. C. (1997). Effects of Caesalpinia sappan, sibucao wood decoction on the red blood cell count, hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit of Swiss mice. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1423