Abstract:Costus igneus is a promising medicinal plant due to the presence of flavonoids and phenolic compounds as major contents of its constituents. This study was aimed to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of oral administration of Costus igneus leaves alcoholic extract (CLAE) against CCl 4 -induced liver injury in rats. Forty two adult male Wistar rats were divided into six equal groups (7 for each) as follows: group(1): negative control group, group (2): positive control (CCl 4 ) group injected subcutaneousl… Show more
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