EFFECT OF ETHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF CEIBA PENTANDRA ON FOOD INTAKE, WATER INTAKE AND BODY WEIGHT CHANGES IN WISTAR RATS
Abstract
The effect of oral administration of ethanol leaf extract of Ceiba pentandra on food intake, water
intake and body weight changes in Wistar rats was investigated. Fresh leaves of Ceiba pentandra
were collected and ethanol samples of the extract were prepared. A total of 15 rats were used.
The rats were divided into three groups comprising group 1 (control), group 2 and group 3. The
rats in group 2 and group 3 were administered 400mg/kg and 800mg/kg of Ceiba pentandra leaf
extract respectively orally, while the control group received no treatment. All the animals had
free access to feed and water. At the end of a 30-day period, the animals were assayed for
food/water intake and body weight changes. Daily food and water intake in all the groups were
recorded. Initial and final body weight of each animal was also ascertained. The results obtained
showed a significant (P
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