Research Article

In Vivo Antiplasmodial Activity and Toxicological Analyses of the Ethanolic Leaf and Twig Extract of Faurea speciosa Welw. (Proteaceae)

Table 10

Acute toxicity: effect of ethanolic extract of Faurea speciosa on body weight of rats.

Dose (mg/kg)% increase in body weight
Days 1-7Days 1-14Days 7-14

NC
50
300
2000

Days 1-7 and days 1-14 calculated relative to day 1; days 7-14 calculated relative to day 7.