Effect of Oak Leaves Bioled Extract on Some Physiological and Biochemical Parameters in Local Male Rabbits

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of boiled extract of oak (Quercus aegilops) leaves on blood glucose, cholesterol levels, total count of leuko cyte, erythrocyte and haemoglobin concentration in male rabbits. The animals were divided into 2 groups of six animals each. The first group was treated daily for 28 days with oak leaves boiled extract (250 mg/kg B. wt.) orally. The second group treated with distilled water served as control. The results showed that treatment with oak leaves boiled extract caused a significant decrease in blood glucose and cholesterol levels as compared with the control group. The results also showed a significant increase in the total white blood cells count.