Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences Report on Findings in Life Science (Role of Berberis Ssp and Acetaminophen-induced Acute Liver Injury).

Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences conducted a study on the therapeutic potential of the aqueous extract of Berberis vulgaris (BV) and Berberis integerrima (BI) fruits against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in mice. The study found that the administration of BV and BI extracts ameliorated the toxic effects of acetaminophen on the liver in a dose-dependent manner. The extracts were found to have hepatoprotective effects, potentially due to their antioxidant properties. This research provides evidence for the potential use of these medicinal plants in protecting against liver damage. [Extracted from the article]