Phytochemical Investigation and Hepatoprotective Activity of Ripe Fruits of Pithecellobium dulce in Albino Rats
Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Pharmacy - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
In the present investigation the plant Pithecellobium dulce Benth, (Leguminosae) commonly known as Manila Tamarind is found to exhibit a wide range of pharmacological properties. The present study was designed to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of the ripe fruits of this herb has been demonstrated against alcohol and paracetamol in rats. Phytochemical analysis of the fruit extract revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, phytosterols, and triterpenoids. Results of this study indicate possible protective effect of ripe fruit extract of Pithecellobium dulce on alcohol induced toxicity and paracetamol induced toxicity in liver. Keywords: Pithecellobium dulce, AST, ALT, ALP, SGOT, SGPT, AEPD and EEPD.
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Kasarla Raju, K. Jagadeeshwar ,
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