Evaluation of Hematological and Biochemical Effects of Kabuuti Herbal Cough Syrup: A Sub-acute Study in Wistar Rats

Ssembatia Fred

Department of Pharmacy, Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

Herbal medicines, including Kabuuti cough syrup, have gained popularity in treating various ailments, yet their safety and efficacy require scientific scrutiny. This study aimed to evaluate the hematological and biochemical effects of Kabuuti herbal cough syrup after 28 days of oral administration in Wistar rats. The herbal extracts, containing secondary metabolites like terpenes, alkaloids, steroids, and phenols, were administered at different doses to rats, with distilled water as a control. Hematological and biochemical parameters were assessed, showing no statistically significant changes in most parameters. However, there were decreases in mean corpuscular volume (MCV) levels and lymphocyte percentage, and increases in hemoglobin (HB) levels and gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels observed in certain dosage groups. Despite these variations, the overall findings suggest that Kabuuti herbal cough syrup is safe for liver and kidney function in the short term, with no significant adverse effects observed.

Keywords: Kabuuti Cough Herbal Preparation; Haematological Effects; Biochemical Effects; Oral Administration; Wistar Rats

CITE AS: Ssembatia Fred (2024). Evaluation of Hematological and Biochemical Effects of Kabuuti Herbal Cough Syrup: A Sub-acute Study in Wistar Rats. IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS 9(2):15-21. https://doi.org/10.59298/IDOSR/JBBAF/24/92.15210000