In this study, the protective effect of extract of Hsian-tsao (Mesona procumbens)(EHT)
against liver fibrogenesis in carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-injured rats was evaluated. The …

Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) are the major cell type involved in the production of
extracellular matrix in liver. After liver injury, HSCs undergo transdifferentiation process from …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Methyl helicterate is a triterpenoid isolated
from Helicteres angustifolia (Sterculiaceae), one of the valuable traditional Chinese herbs …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Citrullus lanatus ssp. vulgaris var. megalaspermus Lin et
Chao, was also known as watermelon belongs to family Cucurbitaceae, variously used as …

Abstract Context: Cuscuta chinensis Lam.(Convolvulaceae) has been used as a traditional
herbal remedy for treating liver and kidney disorders. Objective: Anti-fibrotic effects of C …

Liver fibrosis is a common part of the pathological development of many chronic liver
diseases. As liver fibrosis progresses, it may lead to cirrhosis, portal hypertension, liver …

This study was designed to investigate the protective effects of the methyl helicterate (MH)
isolated from Helicteres angustifolia L. against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicities in rats. Liver …

AIM: To investigate the role of emodin in protecting the liver against fibrogenesis caused by
carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4) in rats and to further explore the underlying mechanisms …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Danggui Shaoyao San (DSS) has effective in
treating hepatic ascites and liver disease. Aim of the study To explore the chemical …

Hemistepsin A (HsA), isolated from Hemistepta lyrata (Bunge) Bunge, has the ability to
ameliorate hepatitis in mice. However, the effects of H. lyrata and HsA on other types of liver …