Hepatoprotective activity of some indigenous plants.

Abstract

Abstract: Herbal plants or botanical medicines have been used traditionally by herbalist worldwide for the prevention and treatment of liver disease. The plant kingdom plays a major role in the life of human beings and animals. The plant, as one of the important sources, still maintains its original place in the treatment of various diseases, including liver disorders, with no ill effects. Considerable studies have been carried out on ethno medicinal plants; however, only few medicinal plants have attracted the interest of scientists, to investigate them for a remedy for hepatoprotective. Clinical research in this century has confirmed the efficacy of several plants in the treatment of liver disease. Hence, this review article contributes to the knowledge of reported indigenous plants, which are prevalent for prevention and treatment of liver disorders.