TY  - GEN
AU  - Bilgili,Hasan
TI  - Oral Systemic Administration of Ankaferd Blood Stopper Has No Short-Term Toxicity in an In Vivo Rabbit Experimental Model 
SN  - 1076-0296
AV  - WG 500  
PY  - 2010///
PB  - Sage publications inc
KW  - Peripheral Vascular Diseases
KW  - Near East University Article
KW  - Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi Makale
N2  - Background: Ankaferd blood stopper (ABS) is a standardized herbal extract obtained from 5 different plants. In Turkey, it has been approved for local topical applications in external postsurgical and postdental surgery bleedings. Ankaferd blood stopper, besides its hemostatic activity, has in vitro anti-infectious and antineoplastic actions. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess short-term hematological and biochemical safety following the oral systemic administration of ABS to rabbits. Methods: Twelve rabbits (aged 6-12 months) were included to test the safety of oral ABS. Animals were divided into 4 groups, which had ABS administered orally at doses of 1, 3, 6, and 9 mL, irrespective of their weight. The general well-being and feeding patterns of the animals were observed for a period of 7 days. Blood samples (5.5 mL) were obtained just before oral administration, on days 1 and 4. Results: During the observation period of 7 days, none of the animals showed any abnormal behavior or deviation from the normal. Acute mucosal toxicity, hematotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and biochemical toxicity were not observed during the short-term follow-up of the animals. Conclusions: No signs of toxicity were observed in rabbits during short-term study with oral ABS administration
UR  - http://library.neu.edu.tr:2048/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1076029609335912 
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