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Journal articles on the topic "Calabash chalk"

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Opara, Julia K., and Eileen C. Nwagbaraocha. "The effect of calabash chalk on the uterus of adult female Wistar rats." GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences 5, no. 2 (2018): 026–31. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4305355.

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The study investigated the effect of calabash chalk on the uterus of adult female Wistar rats. The 15 female adult Wistar rats were randomly divided into groups A, B and C. Group A served as the control while groups B and C served as experimental groups. Their body weights were measured on a weekly basis throughout the experimental period. In addition to feed and water given to all groups, group A received distilled water only for 21 days, group B 40 mg/kg per body weight of non-salted calabash chalk for 21 days and group C 40 mg/kg per body weight of salted calabash chalk for 21 days. On the

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Odiase DE and Imafidon EO. "Effect of calabash chalk geophagy on the epididymis of adult male Wistar rats." Ibom Medical Journal 17, no. 3 (2024): 529–33. https://doi.org/10.61386/imj.v17i3.514.

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Context: Calabash chalk is also known as poto in English. It is a naturally occurring mineral and is chiefly composed of fossilized seashells as constituent. It is traditionally consumed by communities for pleasure and also constitutes major remedy for morning sickness in pregnancy. Objective: This study is aimed at determining the effect of calabash chalk on the body weight and epididymis of adult male Wistar rats. Materials and method: Twenty (20) rats weighing between 180 and 200g were divided into four groups and five rats were assigned to each (A-D). Group A served as control, animals in

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Oyewopo, A., K. Obasi, K. Anumudu, and E. Yawson. "Histological and hormonal studies of calabash chalk on ovarian function in adult female wistar rats." Journal of Morphological Sciences 34, no. 03 (2017): 173–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.4322/jms.114317.

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Abstract Introduction: Calabash chalk is a naturally occurring mineral, chiefly composed of fossilized sea shells. It is prepared from clay and mud mixed with other ingredients, including lead, arsenic, sand and wood ash. Clay consumption is correlated with pregnancy, and also to eliminate morning sickness in women. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of calabash chalk on the ovarian function in adult female Wistar rats. Methods: Eighteen (18) adult female Wistar rats. Group A served as the control group, group B received 40 mg/kg body weight of Non-salted calabash chalk while gro

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Ekong, Moses, Theresa Ekanem, Eme Osim, Aniekan Peter, and Mokutima Eluwa. "Maternal Geophagy of Calabash Chalk and the Developing Cerebral Cortex." NIgerian Journal of Neuroscience 7, no. 1 (2015): 16–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.47081/njn2015.7.1/003.

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Calabash chalk geophagy is a common practice by pregnant women and children. Research has shown adverse maternal cerebral cortical effects following administration, hence, consumption of this chalk may also affect the nervous system developmental processes. This study therefore investigated the effect of maternal geophagy of the chalk on the developing cerebral cortex. Twelve gestating female Wistar rats were divided into two groups of 6 rats each. Animals in control group received placebo distilled water, while the test group animals received 200 mg/kg body weight of calabash chalk suspension

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CHINKO, Bruno C., Fortune S. AMAH-TARIAH, Ifeoma C. EKENNA, and Oghomena A. OKPA. "Evaluation of the effects of calabash chalk on the haematological profile of Wistar rats." Notulae Scientia Biologicae 14, no. 3 (2022): 11281. http://dx.doi.org/10.55779/nsb14311281.

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Calabash chalk is a naturally geophagic mineral composed mainly of fossilized seashells or an artificial preparation of a combination of clay, mud, and sand. It is one of the widely consumed earth materials in the practice of geophagia. The present study is aimed at evaluating the effects of oral administration of calabash chalk on haematological parameters and body weight using Wistar rat models. Ten (10) healthy female mice and twenty (20) adults female Wistar rats weighing 20-30 g and 160 -200 g were used for the determination of the LD50 and the experimental study respectively. Locally sou

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Nnamdi Kingsley Okore, Oluchi Linda Onyemeh, Itunu Toyin Remilekun, et al. "The effect of calabash chalk on the gastrointestinal motility and transit time of male albino Wistar rat." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 24, no. 2 (2024): 425–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3243.

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Background: Calabash chalk, a naturally occurring mineral, is widely consumed in many African countries for various purposes, including pleasure, medicinal use, and regular diet. Pregnant women commonly use it to alleviate nausea. However, research has shown that consuming this geophagic material poses several health risks. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Calabash chalk on gastrointestinal motility and transit time. Method: 10 male albino Wistar rats weighing between 150 and 170 g were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A served as the control and received standard animal fe

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Nnamdi, Kingsley Okore, Linda Onyemeh Oluchi, Toyin Remilekun Itunu, et al. "The effect of calabash chalk on the gastrointestinal motility and transit time of male albino Wistar rat." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 24, no. 2 (2024): 425–34. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15076259.

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<strong>Background</strong>: Calabash chalk, a naturally occurring mineral, is widely consumed in many African countries for various purposes, including pleasure, medicinal use, and regular diet. Pregnant women commonly use it to alleviate nausea. However, research has shown that consuming this geophagic material poses several health risks. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Calabash chalk on gastrointestinal motility and transit time.  <strong>Method</strong>: 10 male albino Wistar rats weighing between 150 and 170 g were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A served as the

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Ekong, Moses B., Aniekan I. Peter, Theresa B. Ekanem, Mokutima A. Eluwa, Christopher C. Mbadugha, and Eme E. Osim. "Calabash Chalk's Geophagy Affects Gestating Rats' Behavior and the Histomorphology of the Cerebral Cortex." International Journal of Brain Science 2014 (January 19, 2014): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/394847.

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Introduction. Calabash chalk contains heavy metals, and this lead to this study on the effect of this chalk on the behavior and the histomorphology of the cerebral cortex of gestating rats. Material & Methods. 24 female rats were equally divided into 4 groups and were mated at preostrous with the males. The day after mating was designated as day 1 of gestation. On gestation days 7–20, groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 animals were treated with 1 mL of distilled water, and 1 mL (200 mg/kg), 2 mL (400 mg/kg), and 3 mL (600 mg/kg) of calabash chalk suspension, respectively. On pregnancy day 21, behaviora

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Aprioku, JonahSydney, and EzinneMargaret Ogwo-Ude. "Gestational toxicity of Calabash chalk (Nzu) in Wistar rats." International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research 8, no. 4 (2018): 249. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_412_17.

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Abrahams, Peter W., Theo C. Davies, Abiye O. Solomon, Amanda J. Trow, and Joanna Wragg. "Human Geophagia, Calabash Chalk and Undongo: Mineral Element Nutritional Implications." PLoS ONE 8, no. 1 (2013): e53304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0053304.

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Book chapters on the topic "Calabash chalk"

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"Calabash chalk." In Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs. Elsevier, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-444-53717-1.00042-1.

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