Safety assessment of the aqueous extract of the flowers of Nymphaea lotus Linn (Nymphaeaceae): Acute, neuro- and subchronic oral toxicity studies in albinos Wistar rats

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AbstractBackgroundLinn (MethodsAqueous extract ofResultsOur findings indicate dose-dependent elevation of nitrites contents in the flowers aqueous extract ofConclusionsdo not possesses neurotoxicity but is able to induce behavioral changes in rats. Therefore, the application of this plant as either drug or supplementary food should be carefully considered.