Evaluation of phytoconstituents, nephro-protective and antioxidant activities of Clitoria ternatea

Abstract

Clitoria ternatea(CT), is an herbaceous medicinal plant used to treat, liver problems India. Acetaminophen is a commonly used analgesic and antipyretic agent which, at high doses, causes liver and kidney necrosis in man and animals. The aim of the present study is to evaluate phytoconstituents and investigate the nephroprotective & antioxidant activities of the ethanol extract of Clitoria ternatea on acetaminophen induced toxicity in rats. Phytoconstituents like