Toxicity testing ofPithomyces chartarum(Berk. ' Curt.) M. B. Ellis in guinea-pigs

Antitussive Effect of Plantago lanceolata in Guinea Pigs

Background: Several therapeutic effects including anti-asthma and dyspnea have been described for Plantago lanceolata. In the present study the antitussive effect of this plant was evaluated. Methods: The antitussive effects of aerosols of two different concentrations of Soxhlet and macerated ethanolic extracts, codeine and saline were tested by counting the number of coughs produced due to aer...

The effect ofppotassium on ouabain toxicity in reserpinized guinea pigs.

The antagonistic activity of reserpine pretreatment on ouabain toxicity was investigated in the guinea pig, with attention paid to the water and potassium unbalance caused by diarrhea. Reserpine pretreament alone exhibited no protective action against ouabain toxicity, but it was manifested by the administration of potassium chloride. On the other hand, glucose water was ineffective. There was ...

Attenuating effects of Mangifera indica leaves ethanolic extract against acetamiprid induced reproductive toxicity in male guinea pigs

Acetamiprid (ACP) belonging to the neonicotinoid family used against wide array of pests in agriculture and domestic purposes. In this study, we evaluated the attenuating effects of ethanolic extract of Mangifera indica leaves (EEMI) in averting reproductive toxicity caused by ACP in male guinea pigs. Thirty male guinea pigs were randomly assigned to five treatment groups (n = 6). Grou...

Antitussive Effect of Rosa damascena in Guinea pigs

Several therapeutic effects including hypnotic, antispasmodic, treatment of abdominal and chest pain and strengthening the heart have been described for the flowers of Rosa damascena. North American Indian tribes use a decoction of the roots obtained from the Rosa damascena plant as a cough remedy and to treat eye problem. Therefore, in the present study the antitussive effect of this plant in ...

Toxicity Testing and the Toxicity Testing and the Current Situation in IRAN