Choleretic and hepatoprotective properties of Eupatorium cannabinum in the rat.

摘要: According to our results, the traditional therapeutic indications of Eupatorium cannabinum L., choleretic and hepatoprotective effects, have been widely demonstrated. An aqueous extract induces hypercholeresis in rat, site bile formation is canalicular origin both acid-dependent acid-independent flows could be stimulated; possesses anti-necrotic properties against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity, reducing plasma GPT level pretreated rats.