ABSTRACT
The haematological and
histopathological effect on rats treated with cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta),
was studied. Result obtained, revealed the presence of anti-nutritional factors
such as saponins, tannin, hydrocyanide and phenol in Colocasia esculenta, but
in quantities not sufficient enough to induce toxicity when moderately
consumed. All rats treated with 100mg/kg Colocasia esculenta extract stood at
6.43±0.57 (RBC x 10'), 35.40+ 2.15(PCV%) and 12.76 ±1.54 (HB gmldl) and
compared thvourably with that of the control group 5.96 ± 0.62 (RBC x 10').
33.40 ± l.85(PCV%), 11.08 ±0.55(HB gm/dl), although elevated White Blood Cell
(WBC) values were observed. The histopathological studies were observed in all
treated groups when compared to the control groups (fig. 1, 2 and 3). The lungs
showed no evidence of interstitial and interlobular Oedema. Colocasia esculenta
at high doses or quantities may present signs of toxicity due to the presence
of anti-nutritional factors, including tannins. phenols. saponins,
hydrocyanide, but at moderate or with moderate consumption. no toxicity will be
observed as evidence by hematologica1 and histopathological results of this
work.
IHEDIOHA, E (2021). Haematologial & Histopathological Effect Of Cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta) On Albino Rats. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 24, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/haematologial-histopathological-effect-of-cocoyam-colocasia-esculenta-on-albino-rats-7-2
EBERECHI, IHEDIOHA. "Haematologial & Histopathological Effect Of Cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta) On Albino Rats" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 16 Nov. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/haematologial-histopathological-effect-of-cocoyam-colocasia-esculenta-on-albino-rats-7-2. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
EBERECHI, IHEDIOHA. "Haematologial & Histopathological Effect Of Cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta) On Albino Rats". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 16 Nov. 2021. Web. 24 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/haematologial-histopathological-effect-of-cocoyam-colocasia-esculenta-on-albino-rats-7-2 >.
EBERECHI, IHEDIOHA. "Haematologial & Histopathological Effect Of Cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta) On Albino Rats" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 24 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/haematologial-histopathological-effect-of-cocoyam-colocasia-esculenta-on-albino-rats-7-2