abstract background: alkaloids from senna alata leaves implicated as the active constituents of abortifacient are yet to be investigated for their effects on the normal functioning of the maternal liver and kidney. therefore, the effects of crude alkaloids on some biochemical indices of kidney and liver damage were investigated in pregnant rats. methods: pregnant rats were randomized into 4 gro...

In a search for natural products that could be used to control the vectors of tropical diseases, four medicinal plants grown in Nigeria; Moringa oleifera, Senna alata, Caesalpinia pulcherrima, and Vernonia amygdalina were screened for molluscicidal effects. Serial dilutions of 1000, 625, 500, 375, 250, and 125ppm were prepared from the stock solution of the extracts. Adult Biomphalaria pfeiffer...

Senna alata has attracted the attention of many researchers due to its numerous medicinal properties. This study aims to test the acute and sub-acute toxicity of its leaf extracts in Swiss albino mice. Studies were carried out with a fixed dose of 1,000, 2,000, and 3,000 mg/kg body weight through oral administration daily. Signs of toxicity in terms of behavior and mortality were noted after ev...

Hairy roots of Senna alata transformed with Agrobacterium rhizogenes, strain ATCC 15834 were induced and grown in half-strength Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium. Effects of sucrose contents and hormones on the growth and sennosides A, B production were investigated. Hairy roots cultured on hormone-free half-strength MS medium containing 5% sucrose under dark condition mostly stimulated the growt...

Senna alata (Fabaceae) has been long used by local people in Indonesia and other countries to treat various skin infections. This study aims explain the relationship between benefits bioactivity of S. alata. The method is library research on results published online at Google Scholar using keywords , uses bioactivity. obtained were synthesized provide comprehensive information botanical, Tradit...