Haematinic and Hepatoprotective Properties of Telfairia occidentalis Fruit Mesocarp on Phenylhydrazine-Induced Anaemia in Experimental Rats

The level and potential of iron contained in fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) has been exploited as a blood tonic; however, the potentials of some other parts of the plant are unknown. The effect of T. occidentalis fruit mesocarp (aqueous extract) on phenylhydrazine (PHZ)-induced anaemia in e...

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Main Authors: Ada Francesca Nneoyi-Egbe, Eridiong Onyenweaku, Andyno Akpanukoh, Patricia Ebai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2023-01-01
Series:Biochemistry Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/8838481