PROTECTION TO RADIATIONAL HAEMATOLOGICAL CHANGES BY CURCUMA LONGA (L.) RHIZOME EXTRACT IN SWISS ALBINO MICE

Abstract

Gamma radiation (5 Gy) causes a decrease in the number of erythrocyte and leucocyte counts, hemoglobin content and hematocrit percentage, MCV and MCH was scored in Swiss albino mice. In preferred with Curcuma longa mice a recovery pattern in haematological parameters was seen after initial radiational changes and normal values were regained by day 30. Present study suggests that use of Curcuma longa (L.) extract provide protection against radiation-induced haematological alterations in Swiss albino mice. This investigation may be helpful in formulating herbal medicines against radiation induced damage.