Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Prerna Yadav, Dharam Singh Meena, Reenu Tanwar, Jitendra Bargujar, Rashmi Singh, Nirmal Kumar Jeph, MM Mali and RK Dedar

Abstract:
Ashwagandha was widely used as health benefactor since ancient times. The present research was undertaken to study the effect of an aqueous extract of Withania somnifera on biochemical parameters of apparently healthy horses. Twenty apparently healthy non-pregnant females of approximately equal age group (8-10 years) were divided into control and treatment group. The treatment group was daily administered orally with an aqueous extract of Withania somnifera @ 100 mg/kg body weight for 15 days. Blood samples from both groups of animals were collected on 0^th, 8^th and 16^th day. Biochemical parameters (ALT, AST, GGT, total protein, albumin, creatinine, BUN, total bilirubin, and direct bilirubin) were recorded. Non-significant change in the values of biochemical parameters was observed on 8^th and 16^th days in the treatment group after administration of an aqueous extract of Withania somnifera, with respect to control group. There was no effect of administration of an aqueous extract of Withania somnifera for 15 days on biochemical parameters determined in the present study. Aqueous extract of Withania somnifera did not alter the normal level of biochemical parameters in the horses proving that it is non-toxic and fit for administration.