Hepatoprotective and Antioxidant Activity of Some Indigenous Plants

The liver is an essential organ in humans because it is involved in the metabolism and excretion of xenobiotics from the body. The widely accessible synthetic drugs used to treat liver disease in this condition cause additional liver damage. As a result, herbal remedies have grown in popularity, and their use is widespread. For a long time, medicinal plant-derived drugs have been used in the treatment of liver diseases, and the preservation of a healthy liver has been important for an individual's general well-being. The present book focuses on promising phytochemicals derived from medicinal plants that have long been used to treat hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress.