TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES ANALYSIS OF ALHAGI MAURORUM EXTRACT

Abstract

This study investigates the toxicological effects of Alhagi maurorum (Yantok) extract. Laboratory rats that were administered the extract at doses of 2000 mg/kg and 5000 mg/kg did not show any toxic effects or mortality, indicating that the extract is relatively safe. Rats that received the 2000 mg/kg dose exhibited mild toxic symptoms, such as increased respiration rate and reduced mobility, but these symptoms disappeared quickly. Similarly, no mortality was observed in the 5000 mg/kg dose group, although some signs of distress were noted, and the rats returned to normal after a short period. The results of the study indicate that the LD₅₀ value of Alhagi maurorum extract is greater than 5000 mg/kg, which suggests that the extract does not pose a threat to humans or other organisms. Since the study was conducted using only laboratory rats, further in-depth research is needed to determine its effects on humans. The bioactivity and health-supporting properties of this extract offer potential applications in phytotherapy and the food industry.

Keywords

Alhagi maurorum, Yantok, extract, toxicology, LD₅₀, laboratory rats, toxic symptoms, bioactivity, phytotherapy, health, safety, food industry, toxicological effects, pharmacological properties.