The protection of Thymus vulgaris leaves alcoholic extract against hepatotoxicity of alcohol in rats

Conclusion T. vulgaris extract protected hepatocytes from damaging by alcohol reflecting improvement on liver performance and inhibition of oxidative stress status of liver. T. vulgaris extract appeared hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic and antioxidant activities on alcohol-mediate hepatotoxicity rats compared to silymarin.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research