Entomology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur-273009, U.P., India
*Corresponding author: Sashank Srivastava, e-mail : sashank_sri@rediffmail.com
Online published on 27 January, 2012.
The efficacy of garlic (Allium sativum Linn.) extract was studied on some haematological parameters in female albino rats. The garlic extract was tested in three different doses, 1 ml, 2 ml and 4 ml/kg body weight daily for a period of 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. The results indicated a significant increase in RBC count, haemoglobin content and haematocrit value when rats were given low (1 ml/kg body weight) and medium (2 ml/kg body weight) doses whereas at higher (4 ml/kg body weight) dose these parameters decreased significantly. Further, there was a significant decrease in platelet count at low and medium doses and a significant increase at higher dose. WBC count increases significantly at all the doses at selected time period as compared to control.
Garlic extract, Allium sativum, haematology, platelet count, albino rats
