ANTI-TRYPANOSOMA ACTIVITY OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF NEEM LEAF (Azadirachta indica) ON Trypanosoma evansi IN RATS (Rattus norvegicus)

Antinociceptive Activity of Ethanolic Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Leaf Extract (Enle) Through Opioid Pathway in Adult Rats

Pain is an unpleasant though very important protective mechanism [1]. It is usually associated with actual or potential tissue damage and is primary reason for seeking medical attention [2]. Opioids are one of the most efficacious analgesics for moderate to severe pain [3]. But they possess strong addictive potential and various other side effects like respiratory depression, drowsiness etc [4]...

Spermicidal Activity of Azadirachta indica (Neem) Aqueous Leaf Extract on Male Albino Rats

The effect of aqueous leaf extract of Azadirachta indica (Neem) on reproduction was studied on male albino rats. The study was divided into three groups of six animals each. The first group (I) received distilled water serve as control. The second and third groups (II and III) of animals were administered the aqueous leaf extract daily at 250mg/kg body wt., and 350mg/kg body wt., respectively f...

Effect of Azadirachta indica (Neem) leaf aqueous extract on paracetamol-induced liver damage in rats.

The effect of aqueous leaf extract of Azadirachta indica (A. indica) was evaluated in paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Liver necrosis was produced by administering single dose of paracetamol (2 g/kg, p.o.). The liver damage was evidenced by elevated levels of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (gamma-GT) and by histop...

Anti-cholesterolaemic Activity of a Fraction of Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract on Rats

A fraction of leaf extract isolated from leaves of Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae) was tested for lowering of blood cholesterol level in rats. The extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg i.p. significantly lowered the blood cholesterol level in test animals.

Impact of Leaf Extract of Neem(azadirachta Indica) on Gastric Acid Secretion in Albino Mice