Hydro-ethanolic extract of attenuates heavy metals-induced hepato-renal injury in rats by reducing oxidative stress and metals-bioaccumulation.

People living in developing countries are exposed to hepato-renal injuries induced by heavy metals like lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg) since drinking water supplied is often polluted with a high concentration of those metals. Accordingly, it is necessary to search for antidotes against heavy metals poisoning. Hence, medicinal plants bearing anti-hepatotoxic properties represent a credible option; and such plant is .