Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Vol. 10, Issue 2 (2021)
Hepatoprotective medicinal plants traditional knowledge to scientific evidences: A review
Author(s):
Nimisha Roslin Benny, Dr. Sonia NS and Dr. Sreekala GS
Abstract:
Hepatic dysfunction results in inflammation and deposition of fat molecules in the liver. The possible side effects of synthetic drugs arose the need for plant derived liver care products and pharmaceuticals. Phyto resources having potential biologically active hepatoprotective compounds viz.,
Tephrosia purpurea L.,
Phyllanthus niruri L.,
Andrographis paniculata (Burm. F.) Wall. Ex Nees.,
Indigofera tinctoria Linn.,
Curcuma longa L.,
Punica granatum L. and
Nigella sativa L. are discussed here. Indigenous traditional knowledge and research evidences on
in vitro, in vivo clinical trials and neutraeuticals possibly capable for hepatic care are reviewed.
Pages: 285-288 | 1496 Views 756 Downloads
Nimisha Roslin Benny, Dr. Sonia NS and Dr. Sreekala GS. Hepatoprotective medicinal plants traditional knowledge to scientific evidences: A review. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2021;10(2):285-288.