Effect of Aqueous Extract of Allium porrum ( leek) on Hematological parameters at female Albino Rats
Abstract : Aim :The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of aqueous extracts of Allium porrum leafs on hematological parameters in female albino rats . Methodology :This study was conducted in laboratory of physiology and chemistry at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine /University of Kufa and laboratory of physiology at the Faculty of Dentistry / University of Kufa , between December 2012 to January 2013 on 15 female rats of average body weights (150 – 200) g were used for the study and randomly assigned into three study groups of each of five. The first group serves as control orally gavages (1ml of distilled water) , while test groups 2 and 3 received 400 mg / kg body weight and 800 mg / kg body weight of Allium porrum extract orally gavages respectively .The administration of aqueous extract of Allium porrum for 20 days . Results : The results of this study was produced a significant ( p<0.05) increase in WBCs counts in group 3 versus to control group and group2. There was a significant increase (p<0.001) in granulocyte counts in group2 and group3 versus group1.While lymphocyte and monocyte count in group2 and group3 was significantly increased ( p<0.01) when compared to the control group . There was significant increase ( p<0.05) in group2 and group3 in RBC counts, platelet counts and P.C.V. levels in versus group1. There was no significant differences in Hb concentration in group2 and group3 compared to the control group. Conclusion: The present study shows that Allium porrum extract serves as immune boosters ,blood tonics on compartments of blood ( RBC, WBC and Platelets) . Recommendations : Extended study about the effect of Allium porrum for cut nosebleed and mixed this plant with others medical plants to medicine the patient with trachea or lung diseases.