In:
Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, SAGE Publications, Vol. 16, No. 5 ( 2010-10), p. 533-536
Abstract:
Background: Ankaferd blood stopper (ABS) is a standardized herbal extract obtained from 5 different plants. In Turkey, it has been approved for local topical applications in external postsurgical and postdental surgery bleedings. Ankaferd blood stopper, besides its hemostatic activity, has in vitro anti-infectious and antineoplastic actions. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess short-term hematological and biochemical safety following the oral systemic administration of ABS to rabbits. Methods: Twelve rabbits (aged 6-12 months) were included to test the safety of oral ABS. Animals were divided into 4 groups, which had ABS administered orally at doses of 1, 3, 6, and 9 mL, irrespective of their weight. The general well-being and feeding patterns of the animals were observed for a period of 7 days. Blood samples (5.5 mL) were obtained just before oral administration, on days 1 and 4. Results: During the observation period of 7 days, none of the animals showed any abnormal behavior or deviation from the normal. Acute mucosal toxicity, hematotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and biochemical toxicity were not observed during the short-term follow-up of the animals. Conclusions: No signs of toxicity were observed in rabbits during short-term study with oral ABS administration.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1076-0296
,
1938-2723
DOI:
10.1177/1076029609335912
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2010
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2230591-9
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