Teratogenic Evaluation of 80% Ethanol Extract of Embelia schimperi Vatke Fruits on Rat Embryo and Fetuses

Table 4

Embryonic developmental indices of the musculoskeletal system after treatment with the 80% ethanol fruit extract of Embelia schimperi.

Group	Proportion of retarded development					Flexion
	Pharyngeal apparatus	Maxillary process	Mandibular process	Fore limb	Hind limb
Group I (250 mg/kg)	0	0	0	0	0	0
Group II (500 mg/kg)	0	0	0	0	0	0
Group III (1000 mg/kg)	0	0	0	0	0	0
Group IV (pair-fed)	0	0	0	0	0	0
Group V (ad libitum)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Results are expressed in terms of proportions retarded development (%), chi-square test.