Asian Journal of Biochemistry1815-99231815-9931Academic Journals Inc.10.3923/ajb.2017.71.78Nauclea latifolia in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Male Wistar Albino Rats]]>NwadiogbuOgugua Victor IkechukwuUroko Robert IkechukwuEgba Simeon Agu Obiora 32017123Background and Objective:Nauclea latifolia root-bark extracts are used traditionally to treat various diseases. The study investigated phytochemical compositions and effects of methanol extract of Nauclea latifolia root-bark on liver and kidney function parameters of alloxan induced diabetic male wistar rats to understand possible effect it could have on those who use the extract to manage diabetes. Materials and Methods: The acute toxicity study was carried out using 18 male mice while 30 male Wistar albino rats were used to study the effects of the extract on the liver and kidney function parameters using standard analytical methods. The rats were divided into six groups of five rats each with group 1 as normal control, group 2 as the negative that was alloxan induced but not treated, group 3 rats were alloxan induced but treated with 2.5 mg kg1 body weight glibenclamide . Group 4-6 rats were alloxan induced but treated with 100, 200 and 400 mg kg1 body weight of the methanol extract respectively for 14 days. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using one way analysis of variance at 95% confidence level. Results: Phytochemical analysis of the extract showed high concentrations of pharmacological active phytochemicals like flavonoids, saponins, proteins, carbohydrate and alkaloids. The acute toxicity study showed that the extract was relatively safe as no death or adverse reactions were observed after extract was administered to the mice. 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