Yellu Narsimha Reddy

ABSTRACT

Liver is the largest organ of the body, it plays vital role in regulation of body functions. Various herbal medicines were used traditionally for liver disorders. In this study we evaluated hepatoprotective activity and antihepatotoxic activity of ethanolic extract of Evolvulus alsinoides Linn(EAEE) was aganist CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity model in albino Wistar rats (150 – 200 gms) at a dose of 75 & 150 mg/kg b.w p.o. It was reported that Evolvulus alsinoides was used in the treatment of hypertension, memory enhancer, stomachic, nervous disorders etc. Preliminary phytochemical studies of the EAEE showed the presence of Carbohydrates, Flavonoids, Glycoside, Alkaloids and Proteins.