1.1 Introduction
Telairia Occidentalis (Pumpkin) is a tropical vine grown in West Africa and a leaf vegetable. The leaves and seeds are the edible parts of the plant and are used in every day meals by incorporation into soup and stews (Hamlin and Latunde, 2011). It is also known for its medicinal value Kayode and Kayode (2010). Unsweetened milk administered orally is a popular haematinic regimen used to combat anaemia in pregnant women of mission hospitals in Nigeria (Olaniyan 2005). The leaf extract is useful in the management of cholesterolemia, liver problem and impaired immune systems (Oboh, 2005). The effect of some plants extract on the haematological parameters of rats has also been studied.
As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the Aim and Objectives of the study. Others are Significance of the study, Scope of work, Limitations of the Study and Definition of technical terms.
…