Immunological and Histological Studies of Different Concentrations of Rosmarinus officinalis and Thymus vulgaris Extracts on Thymus Gland of Chick Embryos

Humanity has an ancient history of consuming medicinal plants for prophylaxis. Within hours, and even months, embryonic cells undergo several processes to form organism. This study aimed prove the positive or negative effects using rosemary thyme extract on thymus gland level IL-10, IgM, IgG in serum chick embryos. The immunological effect was measured by histological studies. A total 160 fertilized eggs were randomly distributed into 8 groups; 0 8th day incubation, all treated groups received a dose 0.1 mL/egg. On 14th 20th days embryos sacrificed samples collected (serum gland). data analyzed ANOVA. Simple damage thymic tissue with low cell density high concentrations extracts, as well mixed group. significant decrease IgM levels group concentration thyme. found group, while showed decreases day. IL-10 day, followed increase Despite benefits thyme, inflammation signs appeared these herbs.