Author:
Ahmed Shiza,Ahmad Uswa,Hameed Saleha,Azher Sana,Malik Ayesha
Abstract
Globally, Anemia is one of the most prevalent disease. In developing countries women and children suffered more from anemia. Objective: To develop and explore the anti-anemic potential of iron enriched biscuits by using Bauhinia variegata leaves powder. Methods: Longitudinal study design was followed to check the therapeutic effect of Bauhinia variegata leaves powder biscuits in anemia-induced rats. For this purpose, dried powder of Bauhinia variegata leaves powder was prepared and functional biscuits were developed by utilizing Bauhinia variegata leaves powder and lemon juice. Thirty male anemia-induced albino rats were randomly divided into three groups G1 (standard diet), G2 (biscuits with 10 g Bauhinia variegata leaves powder) and G3 (biscuits with 10 g Bauhinia variegata leaves powder and 10 mL lemon juice). Feed intake, water intake, total body weight gain and hemoglobin levels of rats were determined after an interval of 15 day for study period of two months. The results obtained was statistically analyzed. Results: The results showed that functional biscuits prepared by using Bauhinia variegata leaves powder (high in iron) and lemon juice (rich in Vitamin C) significantly improved the feed intake, water intake, total body weight gain and hemoglobin levels of rats during 60 days study period. Conclusions: Conclusively, Bauhinia variegata leaves powder and lemon juice in combination are effective against anemia.
Publisher
CrossLinks International Publishers
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