A review on hepatoprotective activity of medicinal plants

Abstract

Liver illnesses are a significant global health concern that are particularly common in developing nations. When consumed in extremely high concentrations, chemicals and some medications are the principal causes of them. Despite advancements in contemporary medicine, no medication has been shown to effectively promote liver function, shield the liver from harm, or aid in the regeneration of hepatic cells. Therefore, there is a pressing need for efficient medications to replace or enhance those now in use. There is no denying the value of the plant kingdom in discovering novel therapeutic medicines. The literature on plant extracts and chemically characterized natural compounds having hepatoprotective properties is reviewed in this paper. The review lists several therapeutic plants, their families, geographical origin, chemical composition, chemical structure, plant parts used, and liver damage inducers. The goal of this endeavor is to support scientists as they investigate medicinal plants that may be used to treat liver disorders.