Therapeutic Potential Of Bacopa Monnieri Against Alcohol Induced Cardiac Toxicity In Rats.

A study was conducted to investigate the potential protective effects of Bacopa monnieri extract on alcohol-induced toxicity in rats, focusing on its hypolipidemic and cardioprotective properties. For a period of 30 days, the experimental rats were orally intoxicated with alcohol (2 g/kg body weight) daily. Simultaneously, Bacopa monnieri extract was administered at a dose of 200 mg/kg body weight. The results of the study revealed that the rats subjected to alcohol-induced toxicity experienced a significant reduction in antioxidant defense systems, such as reduced glutathione (GSH) and ascorbic acid, while the activity of glutathione-S-transferase was enhanced compared to the control group. Additionally, the alcoholinduced group exhibited increased levels of triglycerides (TG) and total cholesterol (TC), as well as a significant decrease in phospholipids (PL). However, when Bacopa monnieri was supplemented along with alcohol, it significantly improved the antioxidant status and normalized the lipid profiles. These findings suggest that Bacopa monnieri possesses cardioprotective and hypolipidemic activities, which provide protection against alcohol-induced toxicity [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]