The Effect Of Eating Artichokes and Milk Thistle(Artichoke Land) On Mice Infected With Hepatitis and Kidney.

Abstract

The effect of eating artichokes and milk thistle (artichoke land) on mice infected with hepatitis and kidney. Liver and kidney diseases are a major health problem worldwide, posing a serious risk to human health.

Artichoke and milk thistle are the most important vegetables rich in vitamins and antioxidants found in nature and beneficial to health. The aim of this study is to know the nutritional importance of artichoke and milk thistle and their efficacy to resist hepatitis and kidney on the rats that are infected with carbon tetrachloride , glycerol and saline solution as well as their effect on the functions of the liver, kidneys and total lipids. Artichoke is an important food component , and a good source of health-promoting compounds, especially phenolic compounds (chlorogenic acid) and its beneficial effects are linked to their antioxidant activity . its leaves are frequently used in the treatment of hepatitis, hyperlipidaemia, obesity and dyspeptic disorders , and the prevention of type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Silymarin which is an active component of extract of milk thistle is a mixture of flavonolignans and strong antioxidant, that has been proven to promote liver cell regeneration, reduce blood cholesterol, and treatment of many diseases such as cancer, liver, kidney, cardiac, brain . it also work as antioxidants , anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antitumor, and other health beneficiary properties. This study was conducted to check the importance of artichoke and milk thistle and their efficacy against hepatitis and kidney on experimental rats.