Evaluation the Effect of Camel Milk with or without the Aqueous Extract of the Peganum harmal plant in the Treatment of Entamoeba histolytica

Camel milk contains antibacterial and viral properties. These properties may be attributed to certain substances such as proteins, fats and vitamins. The current study aimed An attempt to use camel milk with or without the aqueous extract of the plant Peganum harmal in the treatment of Entamoeba histolytica Thirty Mus musculus mice of the Balb / c strain were divided into five groups each group consists of six mice.The first group was given of which 0.2 ml of the physiological solution was administered (negative control). The second groups were injected with Entamoeba histolytica with a concentration of 5 × 410 parasite / ml. The next day treated with 0.2 ml of the physiological solution for one week and Considered positive control. The third group also injected with Entamoeba histolytica with a concentration of 5 × 410 parasite / ml then treated with 0.2ml of the aqueous extract of the plant and 0.1 mg / kg for one week. The fourth group treated with 0.2 ml of camel milk for one week after being injected with Entamoeba histolytica with a concentration of 5 × 410 parasite / ml. The fifth group also injected with Entamoeba histolytica with a concentration of 5 × 410 parasite / ml. and then treated with 0. 2ml of camel milk with 0.2 of the aqueous extract of the plant. The results showed that the fifth group showed a significant decrease in E. histolytica infection. Infection rate was 11.1%. The thrid and fourth groups decreased the infection rate to 61.1% and 50% respectively when compared to the control group.

Keywords:

Entamoeba histolytica , , Peganum harmal , camel milk , Biocontrol