Modulatory potentials of the aqueous stem bark extract of Mangifera indica on carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in rats

Among Yoruba herbalists (Southwest Nigeria), hot water infusion of Mangifera indica L. (芒果 Máng Guǒ) stem bark is reputedly used for the treatment of fever, jaundice and liver disorders. The present study, therefore, investigates the protective effects and mechanism(s) of chemopreventive and curativ...

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Main Authors: Adejuwon Adewale Adeneye, Olufunsho Awodele, Sheriff Aboyade Aiyeola, Adokiye Senibo Benebo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-04-01
Series:Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S222541101400011X