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Table 2 Effect of C. nudiflora on body weight

From: The potential protective effect of Commelina nudiflora L. against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatotoxicity in rats, mediated by suppression of oxidative stress and inflammation

Groups

Initial body weight (g)

Final body weight (g)

Percentage increase (%)

Saline control

224 ± 39.1

260.5 ± 33.5

16.2

CCl4 (1 ml/kg b.wt.)

224 ± 32.4

237 ± 32.6

5.8

C. nudiflora (150 mg/kg b.wt.) + CCl4

219.8 ± 45.9

237.5 ± 45.8

8.0

C. nudiflora (300 mg/kg b.wt.) + CCl4

223 ± 25.9

242.3 ± 15.3

8.6

C. nudiflora (450 mg/kg b.wt.) + CCl4

220.5 ± 45.3

240 ± 48.3

8.8

C. nudiflora (450 mg/kg b.wt.)

224 ± 28.2

259.5 ± 38.3

15.8

  1. Each value represents the mean ± S.E. of six animals