Hepato-Protective Activity of Phyllanthus emblica Against Paracetamol Induced Hepatic Damage in Wister Albino Rats

The efficacy of the medicinal plant Phyllanthus emblica to prevent paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in rats was examined by the histopathological study of liver cells. The total blood cell count in each group of animal was also calculated. Treatment with aqueous extract of fruits of Phyllanthus emblica showed the appearance of normal hepatocytes, offset of necrosis and consequent appearance of leucocytes thus suggesting the hepatoprotective effect of this medicinal plant.