The present study aimed to investigate the protective effect of Clerodendrum infortunatum (CI) by targeting its antioxidant properties against liver damage induced by arsenic in rats. Total 18 rats weighting 140-200 g, were divided into three groups. Groups representing control and treatment groups [treated with sodium arsenite alone (3 mg/kg . of rats) and in combination with methanolic extract of CI leaves (100 mg/kg b. w.)]; groups named I, II and III respectively. Sodium arsenite and CI extracts were administered orally, once daily over a period of 28 days. Body wt. of each rats were recorded on day 0, 14 and 28 days of the experiment. |
