Table 4 Changes in some biochemical parameter activity in Sitophilus Oryzae after 72 h of treatment with the LC50 of cumin (Cuminum cyminum) and basil, (Ocimum basilicum) (herb) essential oil under laboratory conditions.

From: Toxicity and enzymatic activity changes in rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) induced by basil (Ocimum basilicum) and cumin (Cuminum cyminum) essential oils

Mean of enzyme

Control

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)

Change%

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Change%

Total protien (g/dl)

8.29 a

8.74 a

+ 5.43%

8.46 a

+ 2.05%

Alkalin phosphatese (IU/L)

105.17 b

104.02 b

−1%

145.55 a

+ 38%

(AST/GOT) (U/L)

220 a

150 ab

−68%

38 b

−83%

α-amylas (U/L)

142.307 a

213.46 a

+ 50%

552.63 a

+ 288%

AChE

(U/L)

7976.88 a

10425.78 a

+ 30.70%

8186.95 a

+ 0.026%