Nephro-hepatic Safety of Aqueous Justicia carnea Leaf Extract in Wistar Rats: A 14-Day Repeated-dose Oral Study
Akpanda, Etido Okon & Akpoka, Obhioze Augustine · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2026
Background: Justicia carnea Lindl. (Acanthaceae) is widely consumed in Nigeria as a blood tonic, usually as a water-based preparation of the fresh leaves. Toxicological data on this preparation are scarce, and studies of alcoholic extracts have reported renal and hepatic changes...
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10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i111505