PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF JATROPHA CURCAS AND EVALUATION OFTHE ACUTE TOXICITY IN RATS
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acute toxicity, Jatropha curcas, phytochemistry, ratsAbstract
A preliminary analysis of Jatropha curcas seeds showed the presence of alkaloids, terpenes, sterols, lactones,and anthocyanins. In addition, oral acute toxicity was also evaluated in rats. Negative results were found atdoses until 2.000 mg/kg
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