African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 6 (1), pp. 053-054, 4 January 2007   

ISSN 1684–5315 © 2007 Academic Journals        

Short Communication

Some hematological and biochemical parameters in smokeless tobacco (Jharda) chewers

G. Rajasekhar¹, M.Ramgopal¹, A. Sridevi² and G. Narasimha²*

¹Department of Biochemistry, Osmania College, Kurnool -518502, India.

²Department of Microbiology, National PG College Nandyal-518502, India.

*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: gnsimha123@rediffmail.com

Accepted 28 November, 2006

The effect of Jharda powder (smokeless tobacco) on some hematological and biochemical parameters in consumers was investigated. Hematological parameters including hemoglobin content and white blood cell and leukocyte counts were higher in jharda powder consumers, while monocytes and basophiles counts were lower. Higher biochemical parameters like serum cholesterol, glucose and protein were observed in blood samples of Jharda consumers.

Key words:  Jharda powder, hematological and biochemical parameters.