Abstract:Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a strong hepatotoxin that is commonly used to induce experimental liver injury to investigate a substance's potential hepatoprotective effects. Plantago ovata husk (PSH) contains a variety of primary and secondary metabolites, as well as a number of bioactive compounds that have strong antioxidant properties. The goal of this study was to determine whether PSH powder could protect and treat adult male albino rats' livers from CCl4-induced damage. Five groups were created: A: (Con… Show more
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