Table 1: Experimental plan for control and test animals.
Groups |
Experimental Plan |
Remarks |
Group 1 |
Were neither infected with Plasmodium berghei nor treated. |
Negative control |
Group 2 |
Were infected with Plasmodium berghei but not treated. |
Positive control |
Group 3 |
Were infected with Plasmodium berghei and treated with 10 mg/kg of chloroquine solution for 4 consecutive days. |
Drug treatment control |
Group 4 |
Were not infected but were administered with 800 mg/kg body weight of Vernonia amygdalina for 4 consecutive days. |
Plant extract control |
Group 5, 6, 7 |
Were infected with Plasmodium berghei and administered with Vernonia amygdalina plant extract at 400, 600, and 800 mg/kg body weight for 4 consecutive days. |
Treatment |