Lippia repens

[demekidis]

Hello, I would like to plant Lippia Repens in my backyard where I keep a flock of chickens to atract bugs and cover the soil. Some people say the plant is toxic, some say it is not and the results on Google are comfusing. Anyone with an answer?
Thanks a lot in advance

 

[cavemanrich]

If in doubt,,, then pass on it. Choose something known to be safe. I do not know that weed in question, First I hear that name.

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[Penpal]

Lippia repens extremely invasive. I wouldn't use it.

 

[demekidis]

@cavemanrich Thank you for your reply and the warm welcome

@Penpal Thank you, you are right, it is extremely invasive, however I need it to cover a large area, thus it is exactly what i am looking for. I just need to know if it is toxic to chickens.

Thanks

 

[KAllen]

From​

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3.5. Toxicological studies​

The PN-M extract was subjected to toxicological studies to assess the plant's toxic effects, including different hematological, biochemical, and physical parameters. The effect of oral administration of methanol extract of P. nodiflora on the haematological parameters of chicks is shown in Table 6, while the effect of oral administration of methanol extract of P. nodiflora on the biochemical parameters of chicks is shown in Table 7; likewise, the effect of oral administration of methanol extract of P. nodiflora on body organs of chicks is shown in Table 8. Broiler chicks were selected and distributed in four experimental groups. They were orally fed with the extract for 21 days. The chicks were physically evaluated, and the number of chicks remained the same with no abnormality. After comparing the weights of different groups, no significant variation was found. On day 21, absolute and relative weights of other body organs, including kidney, heart, spleen, trachea, liver, intestine, thymus, and lungs, were also done with no significant variation. Hematological and biochemical parameters were evaluated after collecting blood samples on days 7, 14, and 21. On account of statistical analysis, P. nodiflora was non-toxic, as there was no significant difference in experimental values to that of the control group. Overall, we have used the methanolic extract (at different concentrations of 150 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, 250 mg/kg, and 300 mg/kg) of P. nodiflora plant in order to check the in-vivo toxicity. The results have indicated that the tested extract was found safer even at the higher doses of 300 mg/kg.

 

[cavemanrich]

From​

sciencedirect.com​

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3.5. Toxicological studies​

The PN-M extract was subjected to toxicological studies to assess the plant's toxic effects, including different hematological, biochemical, and physical parameters. The effect of oral administration of methanol extract of P. nodiflora on the haematological parameters of chicks is shown in Table 6, while the effect of oral administration of methanol extract of P. nodiflora on the biochemical parameters of chicks is shown in Table 7; likewise, the effect of oral administration of methanol extract of P. nodiflora on body organs of chicks is shown in Table 8. Broiler chicks were selected and distributed in four experimental groups. They were orally fed with the extract for 21 days. The chicks were physically evaluated, and the number of chicks remained the same with no abnormality. After comparing the weights of different groups, no significant variation was found. On day 21, absolute and relative weights of other body organs, including kidney, heart, spleen, trachea, liver, intestine, thymus, and lungs, were also done with no significant variation. Hematological and biochemical parameters were evaluated after collecting blood samples on days 7, 14, and 21. On account of statistical analysis, P. nodiflora was non-toxic, as there was no significant difference in experimental values to that of the control group. Overall, we have used the methanolic extract (at different concentrations of 150 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, 250 mg/kg, and 300 mg/kg) of P. nodiflora plant in order to check the in-vivo toxicity. The results have indicated that the tested extract was found safer even at the higher doses of 300 mg/kg.

Thank you for your research posting.

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