The teratogenic potential of Liv.52, a commonly used liver protective and rejuvenating agent of herbal “Ayurvedic” origin, was studied. The crude powder suspended in normal saline was administered orally to female pregnant rats in a dose of 100 mg/100 g of body weight during the entire period of gestation. This dose of Liv.52 had no adverse effect on body weight, growth and size of the offsprin...

Lignosus rhinocerotis (Cooke) Ryvarden (LR) or tiger milk mushroom has traditionally been used in Malaysia due to its abundant medicinal properties. The potential effects of LR on the male and female fertility teratogenicity were investigated rats. Male Sprague Dawley (10 rats/group) orally administered with 0, 250, 500 1000 mg/kg/day extract for 30 consecutive days. Female (5 received same tre...