Table 4 External malformations found in the offspring of females treated with the ethanolic extract of S. lachnostachys (EESl)
External malformation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Experimental groups (mg/kg) | |||
Parameters | Control | EESl 100 | EESl 1000 |
Analyzed Fetuses | 131 | 118 | 117 |
Normal Fetuses | 116 | 86 | 73 |
Curved Tail | 0 | 3 | 5* |
UPPH | 0 | 3 | 1 |
BPPH | 2 | 0 | 0 |
UPHPH | 5 | 11 | 13 |
BPHP | 1 | 3 | 0 |
UAHP | 2 | 0 | 1 |
UAHPH | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Gastroschisis | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Hyperlordosis | 0 | 2 | 10* |
Scoliosis | 2 | 7* | 7* |
Hematoma | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Nasal Septum Obstruction | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequency of Malformation | 15 | 30* | 40* |
%M.F | 11.45% | 25.42%* | 34.19%* |