Table 2.
Percent change of body weight of rats after the single administration of the hydroalcoholic extract of A. occidentale L. (AO) leaf at 14-day observation period. Values were as mean±SEM (N=10).
| Group | Body weight (grams) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-day | 14-day | % increase | |
| Male | |||
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| Vehicle | 242.07 ± 3.87 | 259.79 ± 3.97 | 6.1 |
| AO 2 g/kg BW | 266.50 ± 7.02 | 282.71 ± 6.53 | 6.23 |
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| Female | |||
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| Vehicle | 213.07 ± 2.84 | 228.43 ± 4.74 | 5.14 |
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| AO 2 g/kg BW | 227.53 ± 3.39 | 239.79 ± 3.78 | 6.79 |