The Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Gmelina Arborea on the Haematological and Biochemical Profile of Aibino Rats.

The haematological and biochemical response of albino rats to their administration with the aqueous extracts of Gmelina arborea was studied.Fifty-six (56) female albino rats within the weight range of 140-160g were used.They were placed into 3 groups (A, B, C).They were fed with high dose (Group A), low dose (Group B) and extract free (Group C) for 28 days.Haematological tests were performed with blood samples collected from the animals.Result showed that Gmelina aborea increases Haemoglobin concentration, Packed Cell Volume, platelet count while the white blood cell count, and white blood cell differential count were unaffected compared with their corresponding control.There was no marked difference in the liver function test of the test and control rats.It could be deduced from this study that the extract of Gmelina aborea encourages haemopoiesis in rats.