This study was conducted to investigate the effect of plant parts on impaired liver function by injecting rats with carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4 ). Thirty five adult male albino rats weighing 150 ±10g were divided into two main groups and five sub groups, each with five rats. One of main groups (not injected) was considered as negative control group which fed on standard diet and tap water, and the other main group was fed on standard diet and injected s/c by carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4 ) in olive oil 50% v/v (3ml/kg. B.wt.) twice a week for two weeks to induce hepatointoxication. This main group was divided into 6 groups to be fed on the experimental diets for (4) weeks according to the following : Group (2) :Positive control group (untreated group) , Group(3):Feeding with 5g/100g Flowers, Group (4): Feeding with 5g/100g Leaves, Group (5) :Feeding with 5g/100g Stems, Group (6) : Feeding with 5g/100g Roots, Group (7): Feeding with 5g/100g Seeds of berseem plant. At the end of experiment (4 weeks), the blood samples were collected after 12 hours fasting and serum was separated for determination of : Lipid profile:Total cholesterol (T.C),triglycerides (T.G), high density lipoprotein (HDL-C),low density lipo protein (LDL-C), very low density lipo protein (VLDL-C) and Atherogenic Index (AI) ,Serum glucose,Serum liver functions: Aspartate amino transaminase (AST), alanine amino transferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), (AST/ALT) ratio,total protein, albumin, globulin, albumin/globulin ratio,total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and indirect bilirubin, serum antioxidant enzymes: Glutathione peroxidase (GPX), Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and Catalase (CAT) and kidney functions (urea , creatinine ,uric acid).At the same time, the organs :Liver, Heart, Spleen ,

Effect of different levels (100, 300 and 600 mg/kg) of grape seeds on chemical, physical, and organoleptic properties of fresh, cooked sausages and during frozen storage at -18 o C for 6 months were examined. Also, total phenolic content and phenolic compounds were determined using spectrophotometric and HPLC methods, respectively. Results showed that the yield as % and total phenolic content of grape seeds samples were 9.84±0.359 %, and 526.55±9.97 mg/g-1 extract, respectively. On the other hand, grape seeds extract contains different amounts of Gallic acid, t-Coutaric acid, e Caffeic acid, e p-Coumaric acid, (+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin gallate, (-)-epicatechin and procyanidin B2. The values were 0.850 ± 0.012, 0.006 ± 0.001, 0.004 ± 0.001, 0.011 ± 0.005, 1.130 ± 0.14, 0.013 ± 0.002, 7.450 ± 0.32 and 2.330 ± 0.17 mg/g DM, respectively. With progress of storage period up to 6 months, the moisture and protein content decreased, while fat, ash, fiber, carbohydrates and energy value, increased. Sausage with 600 mg/kg grape seeds recorded the lowest T.B.A value. Also, addition of grape seeds to sausages enhancement of all tested physical properties and organoleptic evaluation by different rates.

This investigation aimed to evaluate the effect of Rhubarb, Astragalus and Mixture of both on male obese rats. Thirty (30) adult male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into five groups. Group (1): Normal rats fed on basal diet as control negative (C-), Group (2): Control positive (C+) (untreated group). Group (3): Obese rats fed on basal diet and rhubarb (5%).Group ( 4): Obese rats fed on basal diet and astragalus (5%). Group ( 5): Obese rats fed on basal diet and mixture of both (5%). At the end of experiment, after 28 days of feeding, all serum samples were analyzed for biochemical parameters. Obese rats caused a significant increases in the level of PFP%, leptin hormone and organs weight (liver, heart, spleen, lungs and kidneys), while significant decreases recorded in SOD, GPX and CAT. Obese rats treated with various diets, showed the improvement in all previous parameters.

This investigation aimed to evaluate the effect of whole colocynth fruit, teucrium whole plant and mixture of both on male diabetic rats to raise immunity. Thirty (30) adult male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into five groups. Group (1): Normal rats fed on basal diet as control negative (C-), Group (2): Control positive (C+) (untreated group). Group (3): Diabetic rats fed on basal diet and colocynth (5%).Group (4): Diabetic rats fed on basal diet and teucrium (5%). Group (5): Diabetic rats fed on basal diet and mixture of both dried plants (5%). At the end of experiment, after 28 days of feeding, all serum samples were analyzed for biochemical parameters. Injection with alloxan caused a significant decrease in the level of Hb, Ht, RBC, WBC, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinphils and Basophils while a significant increase was recorded in organs weight and Plt while changes of histopathological structure of liver and kidney occamed .Diabetic rats treated with various diets, the results showed the improvement in all previous parameters. Teurium diet strengthened immune than coloynth diet and the Mix diet was the best.