Some Important Hepatoprotective Medicinal Plants In Ayurveda- A Review

Authors

  • Kiran Paudel P.G. Scholar, P.G. Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, NIA, Jaipur Author
  • A Ramamurthy Professor., P.G. Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, NIA, Jaipur Author
  • Gaurav Sharma Pharmacologist, P.G. Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, NIA, Jaipur Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Medicinal Plants, Hepatoprotective Medicinal Plants, Traditional Medicine, Herbal Drugs

Abstract

The liver is the chief site of Metabolism of nutrients and energy production in the human body.  Environment, pathogenic micro-organisms, viruses, drugs and chemical agents are the main factors of the  many type of Liver disease. Hepatic necrosis, Hepatitis, Liver fibrosis and Liver cirrhosis etc. are the  common disease found in the community related to the liver. Berberis aristata, Andrographis paniculata,  Achyranthes aspera etc. plants are renowned for their satisfactory activity against certain hepatic related  diseases. About 80% of the world population relies on the use of traditional medicine, which is  predominantly based on plant material. The present review discusses different types of medicinal plants  in Ayurveda containing hepatoprotective activity with other important activities too. Therefore, the present  review is aimed to compiling data on hepatoprotective medicinal plants. 

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Published

2020-08-31

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Vol. 3 No. 8 (2020): International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga (Aug) 2020

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Review Article

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Paudel, K., Ramamurthy, A., & Sharma, G. (2020). Some Important Hepatoprotective Medicinal Plants In Ayurveda- A Review. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 3(8), 138-150. https://doi.org/10.48165/
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