Abstract: Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the phytochemicals profile and acute oral toxicity of Cucumis metuliferus fruit extract
Materials and Methods: The non-bitter form of Cucumis metuliferus fruits were harvested with the help of a taxonomist from a farm in Wamumu ward, Mwea west Sub-County, Kirinyaga County in Kenya. Ethanol extraction was done through maceration technique. Standard phytochemical screening procedures were used to test for the fruit's phytochemicals. Twelve (12) nulliparous and non-pregnant Wistar Albino rats weighing between 170 to 190 grams and aged 8 weeks were used for toxicity study as per OECD test guideline number 423.....
Key Word: Cucumis metuliferus; Analgesic; Antimalarial; Antidiabetic; Antitumor; Diuretic; Taxonomist; Phytochemicals; Maceration technique.
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