Table 3.
Effect of Vernonia Auriculifera on Tumor Incidence in Dimethylhydrazine-Treated Rats
| Groups | No. Rats Examined | No. Rats with Tumor | Tumor Incidence (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMH20 | 6 | 6 | 100 |
| ASA60 | 6 | 2 | 33.33 |
| Pre-Initiation phase | |||
| PIV100 | 6 | 4 | 66.67 |
| PIV200 | 6 | 4 | 66.67 |
| PIV400 | 6 | 3 | 50 |
| Post-Initiation phase | |||
| POV100 | 6 | 4 | 66.67 |
| POV200 | 6 | 4 | 66.67 |
| POV400 | 6 | 4 | 66.67 |
Notes: n=6; ASA60, Aspirin 60 mg/kg; DMH20, dimethylhydrazine 20 mg/kg; PIV and POV; Pre-initiation and Post initiation V. auriculifera at 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg, respectively.