Table 2.
Effect of Moringa oleifera on hematological profile of patients
| Variables | Baseline values | After treatment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SEM | Range | Mean ± SEM | Range | |
| Hb (g %) | 11.54 ± 0.18 | 10-13.5 | 11.90 ± 0.18* | 10-13.5 |
| TC (per c mm) | 7584 ± 226.54 | 5400-10400 | 6968 ± 196.28 | 5400-9800 |
| Neutrophil (%) | 71.44 ± 5.0 | 60-81 | 67.8 ± 1.0 | 60-77 |
| Lym. (%) | 26.68 ± 1.07 | 16-38 | 23.04 ± 1.00 | 12-34 |
| Eosi. (%) | 1.8 0 ± 0.14 | 1-3 | 1.28 ± 0.09 | 0-2 |
| Mono. (%) | 1.44 ± 0.14 | 0-2 | 1.24 ± 0.08 | 0-2 |
| ESR (mm/h) | 17.4 ± 2.28 | 5 - 40 | 11.00 ± 1.47* | 5-35 |
*
Significantly different from baseline (P < 0.05) (Student's paired t-test)