Extrakt von Cyperus esculentus (Cyperaceae) auf die Nebenniere der Ratte

Cyperus esculentus contains secondary plant compounds such as alkaloids, sterols, resins, and tannins, which could serve as potential sources for herbal medicines in phytotherapy. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an aqueous extract from the tubers of Cyperus esculentus on the adrenal glands of adult male Wistar rats. A total of sixteen healthy male rats were used for the experiment. They were housed in four large cages made of wire mesh, allowing them to be divided into four groups of four animals each, regardless of weight, and were provided with food and water daily. The extract was administered over a period of twenty-eight days. Group A served as the control group, while groups B, C, and D served as test groups. The test substance was orally administered to the rats in the test groups using cannulas and syringes. The extract was given every evening for 28 days, and the animals were regularly monitored. Twenty-four hours after the last administration of the extract, blood was taken from the animals by puncturing the eye to analyze the adrenal glands.