Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Hepatitis and nephropathy are significant global public health issues. The liver plays a crucial role in the body's glucose,protein, and lipid metabolism while also facilitating the elimination of waste products and harmful metabolites, therebypreventing toxicity. Similarly, the kidneys, being key components of the excretory system, are particularly vulnerable to awide array of toxic agents, chemicals, and drug-related injuries. About 80% of people worldwide use traditional medicineto treat a variety of illnesses, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). However, scientific studies reveal thatonly about 1% of these plants exhibit therapeutic potential when consumed in extract form by humans. Given the absenceof stable liver and kidney protective drugs in conventional allopathic medicine, herbal remedies play a vital role inmanaging liver and kidney disorders. Herbal medicines are often considered safe and free from significant side effects dueto their natural origin and widespread availability. The seeds of Vigna mungo are traditionally utilised in treatments forconditions such as paralysis, rheumatism, nervous system disorders, fever, and as a diuretic and tonic. These seeds are richin bioactive compounds, including phenolic compounds, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, carbohydrates, proteins, aminoacids, lipids, ascorbic acid, and enzymes. However, the hepatoprotective effects have not been extensively studied usingadditional experimental models. Moreover, there is a lack of systematic and scientific analysis regarding their potentialrenal effects in the existing literature.
Authors: Kratika Daniel, Shivanee G Phalphale
Language: English
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7083582162
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