Graph 1: Effect of aqueous leaves extract of T. schimperi on mean body weight of male rat. The changes in the mean values of the initial and final body weights of female rat treated with 200 and 600 mg/kg of aqueous extract of T. schimperi is displayed in Table 1. Concerning female rats, compared to control, T. schimperi at the dose of 200 mg/kg caused significant increase (p<0.05, 0.03) in change in body weight on weeks 10th and 11th. At the dose of 600 mg/kg, the herbal remedy does not elicit any significant effect.