Effect of ethanolic extract of <i>Bougainvillea spectabilis</i> leaves on haematological and serum lipid variables in ratsitm

Abstract

The effect of ethanolic extract of Bougainvillea spectabilis leaves on some haematological and serum lipid parameters in rats during a seven day administration of the doses of 50,100 and 200mg/kg body weight orally was investigated. The parameters evaluated include serum lipids, red and white blood cell indices. The results show that the extract administered significantly reduced (P