Research Article

Toxicological Profile of the Aqueous Extract of Tectona grandis L.F. (Verbenaceae) Leaves: A Medicinal Plant Used in the Treatment of Typhoid Fever in Traditional Cameroonian Medicine

Table 1

Effect of aqueous extract of T. grandis leaves on mortality and behavior of animals during acute administration.

GroupsNumber deaths/total numberSign of toxicity/behavioral changes

Control0/3No toxic effects
2000 mg/kg0/3No toxic effects
5000 mg/kg0/3Calms the first 2 hrs after administration, but agitated after