Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

HISTOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF THE COMBINE EXTRACT OF AQUEOUS ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT AND HONEY ON THE STOMACH OF ADULT WISTAR RATS

Eru, M. Eru, Kebe, E. Obeten, Kelechi C. Uruakpa, & Mesembe O Edet

Zingiber officinale (ginger). Ginger has been used for the purpose of the treatment of many diseases such as arthritis, painful menstrual periods, nausea etc. Honey is used mainly for cooking, baking; as spread on bread and as an additives to various beverages such as tea and as sweetener in some commercial beravages. The aim of this work is to assess the effects of ginger mixed with honey on the histology of the stomach of adult Wistar rats. Thirty adult Wistar rats weighing 190-200g were divided into control group A and two experimental groups B and C each consisting of ten rats. The animals in control group A received water only while the animals in the experimental group B and C received 9mg/kg and 228mg/kg of ginger and honey for 14 and 28 days respectively. At the end of experimentation, results showed no significant changes compared to the control group.

Published Date: 2013-10-15;