Pharmacognostic Studies And The Effects Of Chlorophyllum Molybdites (Meyer:F.) Masses (Agaricaceae) On Isolated Rabbit Jejunum And Guinea Pig Ileum

📄 Project Abstract

Mushroom poisoning by Chlorophyllum molybdites /Meyer:Fr (Agaricaceae) is a serious problem that has caused a lot of death due to improper identification. C. molybdites found in Zaria Nigeria was investigated to identify the morphological and microscopic features, the secondary metabolites present, the toxicxiy in rats and mice, and also to investigate the effect of the methanolic extract on rabbit and guinea pig jejunum . The external morphology of the pileus showed a whitish domed shaped pileus (brittle texture and the surface bumpy at the centre) with diameter of 5 - 12 cm and a whitish flesh of 1 - 3 cm thick and light brownish patches. Light brownish patches were observed on the scaly pileus with the edges showing radiating lines that follow the lines of the gills. The surface is bumpy and the flesh approximately 1.3 cm thick with a brittle texture. The lamellae was greenish in colour and was at the underside of the cap like pages in a book. It was closely packed on the inside of ...