Abstract
ObjectiveTo evaluate the in–vivo antioxidant potential of ethanolic extract of Mentha Pulegium against CCl4 induced toxicity in rats. MethodsAnimals were treated with plant extract for 7 days and then toxicity was induced with a single CCl4 intraperitoneal injection. Pre–treatment with 600 mg/kg (p.o.) of ethanolic extract of Mentha Pulegium improved the glutathione, SOD, catalase, and peroxidase levels significantly as compared to control group. ResultsThe present studies revealed that Mentha Pulegium has significant in–vivo antioxidant activity and can be used to protect tissue from oxidative stress. The result showed that the activities of glutathione, SOD, catalase and peroxidase in group treated with CCl4 declined significantly than that of normal group. ConclusionEthanolic extract of Mentha Pulegium in the dose of 600 mg/kg, p.o., has improved the glutathione, SOD, catalase, and peroxidase levels significantly, which were comparable with Liv 52. Based on this study we conclude that Ethanolic extract of Mentha Pulegium possesses in vivo antioxidant activity and can be employed in protecting tissue from oxidative stress.
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