Acute and subchronic toxicological assessment of Byrsocarpus coccineus Schum. and Thonn. (Connaraceae) leaf aqueous extract

Abstract

Background: The leaf aqueous extract of Byrsocarpus coccineus (BC) administered orally has shown great promise as a phytotherapeutic agent based on results of pharmacological investigations. In view of the importance of toxicological evaluation in drug development, the aim of this study was to test the extract for acute and subchronic effects.