Hepatoprotection

Hepatoprotection or antihepatotoxicity is the ability of a chemical substance to prevent damage to the liver. This is opposite to hepatotoxicity.

Hepatoprotective molecules used in emergency medicine
  • Acetylcysteine is considered the hepatoprotective drug of choice when treating an overdose of acetaminophen/paracetamol.[1]

Herbs with potentially hepatoprotective constituents

References
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  5. Andrographis paniculata http://www.stuartxchange.com/Sinta.html
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