Table. 3. Organ weights of rats in the sub-acute toxicity study for the control group and the groups treated with different doses of the test extract of W. volubilis.
| Absolute organ weight (g) | Vehicle | 125 mg/kg | 250 mg/kg | 500 mg/kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver | 4.33 ± 0.45 | 4.62 ± 0.53 | 4.29 ± 0.38 | 5.05 ± 0.64 |
| Kidney | 1.17 ± 0.11 | 1.23 ± 0.10 | 1.34 ± 0.15 | 1.38 ± 0.11 |
| Pancreas | 1.04 ± 0.09 | 0.97 ± 0.03 | 1.02 ± 0.08 | 1.12 ± 0.13 |
Data are expressed as means ± SEMs, n = 6, for each group. No statistical difference was found between the control group and the test groups treated with extract of W. volubilis (P < 0.05).