Hepatoprotective activity of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) water extract against D-galactosamine-induced hepatitis in rats

Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition

Volumn 37, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 177-183

  Park, Ji Young ^a   Park, Chung Mu ^a   Kim, Jin Ju ^a   Song, Young Sun ^a  

^a Inje University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Antioxidative enzymes; D galactosamine; Dandelion water extract; Hepatitis

Indexed keywords

RATTUS; TARAXACUM OFFICINALE;

EID: 45749093384     PISSN: 12263311     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3746/jkfn.2008.37.2.177     Document Type: Article

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