Research Article

Evaluation of Eye Irritation Potential of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Achyranthes aspera by In Vitro and In Vivo Method

Table 1

Irritation score, severity, and effect classification in the in vitro HET-CAM assay.

CompoundIrritation score (mean)Irritation severity (mean)Classification of the effect

0.9% NaCl
Negative control
0.070No reaction
1% SDS
Positive control
12.803Severe reaction
0.1 N NaOH SDS
Positive control
14.843Severe reaction
A. aspera aqueous extract0.070No reaction