Hepatoprotective Potential Of Russelia Equisetiformis Plant Extract On Drug-induced Hepatotoxicity In Experimental Models

Background: A large number of herbal medicines are widely in-use to offer relief from hepatic injury, although attempts are still ongoing globally to get scientific proofs for these orthodox remedies, there is still paucity of data on Russelia equisetiformes. There are solitary reports of anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antinociceptive properties. Meanwhile, inflammation is a hallmark of hepatic injury. Further study may pave way for next generation hepatoprotective medication. Methods: The experimental animals were grouped into five (5), with six animals each. Groups 3, 4 and 5 were orally …