Original Research Article I Volume 2 I Issue 4 I 2016
Hepatoprotective activity of Anogeissus latifolia bark in Ethanol intoxicated rats
Yerra Rajeshwar, Thota Sreekanth, Getu Kahsay, Dagim Ali Hussen, Tadele Eticha, Hailekiros Gebretsadik, Gebregziabher Girum
The American Journal of Science and Medical Research; 2(4); 11-16
DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.17812/ajsmr2403
Abstract:
Herbs are known to play a vital role in the management of various liver disorders. One such herb Anogeissus latifolia is a plant is useful in the treatment of liver disorders. In the present study, hepatoprotective potential of Anogeissus latifolia was evaluated on commonly used model of experimental hepatic damage in rats. Objective: To evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of Anogeissus latifolia bark against ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
Keywords:
Anogeissus latifolia, ethanol, hepatoprotective activity, serum biomarkers.
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Article Dates:
Received: 18 September 2016; Accepted: 28 October 2016; Published: 12 November 2016
How To Cite:
Yerra Rajeshwar, Thota Sreekanth, Getu Kahsay, Dagim Ali Hussen, Tadele Eticha, Hailekiros Gebretsadik, Gebregziabher Girum (2016). Hepatoprotective activity of Anogeissus latifolia bark in Ethanol intoxicated rats. The Ame J Sci & Med Res, 2(4):11-16. doi:10.17812/ajsmr2403.
