Effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract on carbon tetrachloride induced liver damage

Abstract

The effect of aqueous ethanol (1:1) extract of the calyx of Hibiscus
\nsabdariffa on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver damage
\nwas investigated. Oral administration of the extract following a single
\nCCl4 dose promoted the healing of oxidative liver damage as determined
\nby serum aminotransferases, ALT, AST, levels and liver thiobarbituric
\nacid reactive substances levels. It appeared from the study that the
\nextract of Hibiscus sabdariffa enhances the recovery from hepatic
\ndamage induced by CCl4.