Table 4.
Changes in the body weight of Wistar rats (subacute or subchronic toxicity study).
| Treatments | Body weight (g) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st week | 2nd week | 3rd week | 4th week | |
| Healthy control rats | 268.15 ± 3.72 | 277.12 ± 2.53 | 285.50 ± 3.42 | 292.18 ± 4.01 |
| Hot water extract treated rats (1.0 g/kg) | 266.60 ± 2.03 | 268.32 ± 3.05 | 274.64 ± 2.83 | 280.52 ± 2.12 |
| Water : acetone extract treated rats (0.5 g/kg) | 264.64 ± 1.20 | 268.42 ± 2.94 | 270.36 ± 2.58 | 278.20 ± 3.01 |
| Water : acetone extract treated rats (0.5 g/kg) | 268.70 ± 2.54 | 274.16 ± 3.47 | 276.78 ± 3.79 | 280.38 ± 2.69 |
| Water : acetone extract treated rats (1.5 g/kg) | 266.50 ± 2.48 | 268.14 ± 4.06 | 269.24 ± 1.94 | 270.62 ± 1.73 |
Each data point is expressed as mean ± SEM (n = 6/group). Results are significant compared to the control group at ∗p < 0.05.