Evaluation of the Hepatoprotective Properties of Traditional Formulations Based on Cochlospermum tinctorium Used in Benin

• Main Authors: Appolinaire K. Dossa (Author), Jean Robert Klotoé (Author), Victorien Dougnon (Author), Eric Agbodjento (Author), Rémi Akotègnon (Author), Fréjus Ohouko (Author), Manoir Hounkanrin (Author), Kévine Vodounnon (Author), Luc V. C. Brun (Author), Fréderic Loko (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Hepatic diseases represent a public health problem. Among the approaches to their management is the use of traditional treatments based on the use of medicinal plants. In Benin, several recipes based on Cochlospermum tinctorium are used in the treatment of hepatitis without a real scientific basis....