Open AccessProtective role of Indian medicinal plants against liver damage
Author(s) -
Ram Vishal
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the journal of phytopharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-480X
DOI - 10.31254/phyto.2013.21301
Subject(s) - medicinal plants , traditional medicine , medicinal herbs , medicine , liver damage , human health , environmental health , endocrinology
India is the largest producer of medicinal plants. The medicinal plants have very important role in the health of human beings as well as animals. As per the WHO estimates, about three quarters of the world’s population currently use herbs and other traditional medicines to cure various diseases, including liver disorders. Hence, several phytomedicines (medicinal plants or herbal drugs) are now used for the prevention and treatment of various liver disorders.