* Department of Zoology, Science College, Nanded-431 605 (M.S.).
** Department of Chemistry, Science College, Nanded-431 605 (M.S.).
Semecarpus anacardium (Bhallataka) pericarp oil extract was orally administered to albino rats of either sex. The LD50 was found to be 1 gm/kg bw/day for 4 days. Alterations in activity of enzymes of thigh muscles indicated muscular dystrophy and weakness in treated rats.
Muscle, Enzyme activity, Albino rat, Semecarpus anacardium Linn.