摘要 |
A hepatoprotective composition comprising pectolinarin or pectolinarigenin is provided to reduce the concentration of AST, ALT, ALP and LDH, and to suppress lipid oxidation by lowering the amount of malondialdehide, and to improve a hepato-protective effect and antioxidant effect by increasing the concentration of GSH, GR, GCS, GST and SOD. A hepatoprotective composition comprises pectolinarin represented by the chemical formula 1 or pectolinarigenin represented by the chemical formula 2. The pectolinarin is separated from leaf of Cirsium setidens. The pectolinarigenin is obtained by acid-hydrolyzing the pectolinarin. The daily dose of pectolinarin and pectolinarigenin is 5-20 mg/kg, preferably 10-20 mg/kg.
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