The effect of Jatrptha Tanjorensis on hemoglobin concentration and packed cell volume of wistar rats

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Jatropha tanjorensis is commonly addressed as hospital is too far due to its use in addressing medical challenges in the local communities where standard health care facilities are lacking.

METHODS: 0.5g/kg body weight of the extract of Jatropha tanjorensis was administered on twenty wistar rats divided into two groups; ten males and ten females for a period of twenty eight (28) days and blood was collected for hemoglobin concentration and packed cell volume.

RESULTS: Result shows statistically significant increases in the hemoglobin concentration and packed cell volume respectively.

CONCLUSIONS: Extracts of Jatropha tanjorensis can therefore be used in building up the blood level in Physiological conditions like pregnancy and during menstruation when there is drop in hemoglobin concentration and packed cell volume. This becomes of great use in rural communities where there are inadequate health care.