Effect of alcoholic extract of pomegranate peel (Punica granatum L.) on blood parameters of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fingerling

Scientific - Research Journal Vol. 5, No. 2.

Abstract:

The effects of alcoholic extract from pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel
on some hematological and biochemical parameters, including RBC, Hb,
Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC, WBC, TP, CHO, GLU, LDL, HDL, Glb, TG,
GOT, GPT, Alb, ALK, LDH, and lysozyme activity of common carp
(Cyprinus carpio) fingerlings (11.73 ± 1.81g) were studied for a period of 75
days. Treatments included different concentrations of ethanol extract of
pomegranate peel (Zero: control, 50, 150, 300 and 600 mg/kg of diet). At the
end of experiment, all fish were sedated for morphometric measurement and
blood sampling. Significant increases in Hb, Hct and RBC in groups 300 and
600 mg/kg of diet were observed (P<0.05). Total protein in groups 150, 300
and 600 mg/kg of diet showed a significant difference with other groups
(P<0.05). Lysozyme activity was significantly enhanced in all diet
containing pomegranate peel extract compared to the control group (P<0.05).
In brief, the present study revealed an overall improvement in hematological
parameters and lysozyme activities and total protein when 300 mg
pomegranate peel extract was used in the diet.