Toxic Effect of Khat in Rat Embryos and Fetuses.

Khat ( Forsk) is a plant consumed by many people in Eastern Africa, including Ethiopia, and Southern Arabia to be stimulated. There are several human and animal studies on khat that provide information about its toxic effects. However, the potential toxic effects of khat on embryos and fetuses have not been elucidated.

Evaluation of Antihyperglycemic Effect of Extract of (Baker f.) Aqueous Leaves on Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats.

Background: Diabetes is a serious metabolic disorder with complications that result in significant morbidity and mortality. Current drugs used for diabetes therapy are not free from side effects and do not restore normal glucose homeostasis. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the antidiabetic effect of (Baker f.