Evaluation of toxicological profile of methanol leaf extract of Waltheria indica (Sterculiaceae)

Waltheria indica has been claimed to be used in managing several diseases traditional medicine, although substantial scientific data are not available as regards its safety despite pronounced efficacy management of some ailments. Therefore, methanol leaf extract W. was evaluated for effects on toxicological parameters using experimental animals. However, acute and sub-acute toxicity were carried out animals described by standard methods. Absence death reported after 24 hours single oral administration indicated that the crude drug is safe orally sample also had no effect both hematological biochemical parameters, with mild observed vital enzymes organs upon continuous 21 days. it can concluded prolong usage plant disease should discouraged, which implies pant short time management.