Hepatoprotective properties of the leaf extract of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) on carbon tetrachloride induced liver damage in rats

The effects of the leaf extract of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver damage in rats were investigated. Five groups of six male rats were used for this study. Groups A and B served as the control groups and were respectively administered with distilled water and CCl4 in olive oil while groups C, D and E were administered respectively with 500, 1,000 and..