HEPATOTOXICITY EFFECTS OF MEDICINAL PLANTS

Abstract

The liver is a vital organ performing essential functions, such as metabolizing substances and secreting enzymes. A liver issue has a comprehensive impact on the entire body. Numerous factors can lead to liver disease, including genetics, immune system issues, malignant tumors, infections, obesity, alcoholism, malnutrition, diabetes, usage of certain medications, and excessive hormone use. The global accessibility of medicinal herbs has consistently motivated people from diverse cultures to explore their potential benefits. The usage of medicinal plants is pervasive across most of the world's civilizations. Because medicinal plants are natural, some people believe that using medicinal plants is beneficial and risk-free. Herbal use is commonly believed to have minimal or no side effects. In this review article, we have thoroughly investigated the impact of select medicinal plants on liver toxicity. Various studies and experiences have shown that some plants used for therapeutic and medicinal purposes can seriously harm the liver or aggravate existing liver conditions. Therefore, utilizing standardized herbal remedies or consultation with a specialist in traditional medicine is required. Our study provides a comprehensive summary of recent research on K w f lk m dici e, hep to i ity he b l m di i liv medi in l pl nts ox ci y tr di io l medi hepatotoxicity available in esteemed databases such as Google Scholar, Scientific Information, PubMed, and Science Direct.