Effect of ajuga bracteosa on some of the biochemical parameters in rabbits

ABSTRACT

Crude powder as well as the ethanolic extract of Ajuga bracteosa were given dialy orally to rabbits for a period of 4 days. Highly significant increase in the serum cholesterol, total lipid and glucose level was observed in case of both powder and the extract. The effect of powder on these parameters was more pronounced as compared to the ethanolic extract. Serum total protein, uric acid, urea and enzymes ALT and AST showed a remarkable decrease after the treatment of rabbits