Table 3 Concentrations of urea and creatinine in rats administered ethanolic extracts of fruits of Xylopia aethiopica and seeds and leaves of Piper guineense
Parameters | Group 1 (normal control) | Group 2 (seeds’ extract of Piper guineense 100 mg/kg bw) | Group 3 (leaves’ extract of Piper guineense 100 mg/kg bw) | Group 4 (fruits’ extract of Xylopia aethiopica 100 mg/kg bw) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Urea (mmol/L) | 4.77 ± 0.26a | 4.16 ± 0.68a | 3.43 ± 0.40b | 4.54 ± 0.65a |
Creatinine (μmol/L) | 18.33 ± 0.25a | 27.10 ± 3.58b | 16.87 ± 0.75a | 19.17 ± 1.68a |