Aqueous extract of the calyces of Hibiscus subdariffa Linn.: effects on hepatic cytochrome P450 and subacute toxicity in rats

Authors

Promphorn Wirotesangthong
Laddawal Phivthong-ngam
Chaiyo Chaichantipyuth
Nuansri Niwattisaiwong
Somsong Lawanprasert

Abstract

Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn, has been reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects. Subacute effects of the calyces of H. sabdariffa aqueous extract on the activities of cytochrome P450 (CYP), clinical blood chemistry and hematology were investigat...

Publisher

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University

First Page

8

Last Page

18

Recommended Citation

Wirotesangthong, Promphorn; Phivthong-ngam, Laddawal; Chaichantipyuth, Chaiyo; Niwattisaiwong, Nuansri; and Lawanprasert, Somsong (2006) "Aqueous extract of the calyces of Hibiscus subdariffa Linn.: effects on hepatic cytochrome P450 and subacute toxicity in rats," The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Vol. 30: Iss. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/tjps/vol30/iss1/2