Comparison of an African herbal formula with commercially available haematinics

Abstract

  The haematological changes observed with commercially available haematinics (Fagon 9® and Chemiron®) were compared with those of a local haematinic referred to as African Herbal Formula (AHF). Results showed that AHF produced effects in haemoglobin (Hb) and packed cell volume (PCV) levels, which are reasonably comparable with the reference commercial and chemically defined haematinics.   Key words: Haematological changes, haematinics, African Herbal Formula,Trypanosome brucei brucei.