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PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF ROOT EXTRACT OF WITHANIA SOMNIFERA ON 1,4-DIOXANE AND TRICHLOROETHYLENE-INDUCED CHANGES ON IN-VITRO GOAT HAEMIC SYSTEM
ABSTRACT
The environment is being contaminated/polluted daily with various chemicals from several industries during their manufacture, distribution, use and disposal. Thus chronic exposure of animals and humans to toxic environmental pollutants is a global health concern. Upon exposure to these chemicals like 1,4-Dioxane and Trichloroethylene, the vital organs and functions of the body are being affected. The Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera L.) is an Ayurvedic medicinal plant which is popular as a home remedy for several diseases would have some protective effect against these chemicals. The present study reveals the effects of 1,4-Dioxane and Trichloroethylene on goat haemic cheap trx canada system in-vitro and assess the protective effect of Withania somnifera root extract against the biochemical changes induced by these two environmental pollutants.
Key words: Withania somnifera L., 1,4-Dioxane, Trichloroethylene, Goat haemic system.
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