Effects of aloesin on physiological changes in rats after multiple oral administration

This study was conducted to examine the effect of subchronic oral administration of aloesin on changes in the body weight and blood biochemistry in rats. Aloesin were given orally at a rate of 100 mg/kg every 12 hours for 15 days. The rats in the control group received isotonic saline. Thebody weight and food consumption were measured every 12hrs immediately prior to each treatment throughout the study period. (omitted)