Aqueous extract of Anoectochilus formosanus attenuate hepatic fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride in rats

Authors :: Shih, C.C.
Wu, Y.W.
Lin, W.C.
Source :: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology. June 2005, Vol. 12 Issue 6-7, p453, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of aqueous extract of Anoectochilus formosanus (AFE) on liver fibrogenesis in carbon tetrachloride (C[Cl.sub.4])-induced cirrhosis. Fibrosis was induced in [...]

Subjects :: Carbon tetrachloride -- Health aspects
Medicinal plants -- Health aspects
Liver cirrhosis -- Health aspects
Glutathione -- Health aspects
Biological sciences
Health
Science and technology
Health aspects

Language :: English
ISSN :: 09447113
Volume :: 12
Issue :: 6-7
Database :: Gale General OneFile
Journal :: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: edsgcl.135568666

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