Hepatoprotective activity of Erythrina × neillii leaf extract and characterization of its phytoconstituents.

Background: Natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents have the ability to restore normal balance to destructed liver cells. The genus Erythrina has attracted attention for its broad spectrum of physiological activities and its rich polyphenolic and alkaloid contents.

Hypothesis/purpose: The major phytoconstituents of Erythrina × neillii, an ornamental coral tree and a hybrid between E.