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Shivashangari, K. S.
- Effect of Boerhaavia diffusa on Tissue Antioxidant Defense System during Ethanol-induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 5, No 2 (2005), Pagination: 102-107Abstract
Objective: The present study deals with the effect of ethanolic extract of Boerhaavia diffusa (BD) on tissue defense system against ethanol-induced hepatic injury in rats. Methods: Ethanol (20% alcohol - 2.5 ml/100 g body weight for 90 days) was used for the induction of hepatotoxicity. BD extract (150 mg/ kg body weight/day for 30 days) was administered orally to rats intoxicated with ethanol. Results: Induction with ethanol resulted in an increase in the levels of lipid peroxides with a concomitant decrease in the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione-S-transferase and reduced glutathione levels. Post treatment with BD ischolar_main extract reversed the deleterious effects of ethanol and the enzyme activities were found to be near normal. Conclusion: These findings demonstrate the protective nature of BD ischolar_main extract against ethanol-induced liver damage, proving it to be a potent antioxidant.Keywords
Boerhaavia Diffusa, Ethanol, Oxidative Stress, Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidants.- Hepatoprotective Activity of Boerhaavia diffusa on Ethanol-induced Liver Damage in Rats
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