The protective potential of a ethyl acetate fraction against CCl-induced oxidative stress in the cardiac tissue of rats.

Secondary metabolites present in medicinal plants offer a golden opportunity to fight different ailments, such as cancer, infections, diabetes, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases, The traditional use of various parts of is known to serve as a cure for pneumonia, pain, jaundice, malaria, fracturing of bones, and internal wounds. The aim of this research was to validate the antioxidant and cardio-protective properties of leaves. The antioxidant potential was evaluated by employing different assays on the crude methanol extract, as well as its derived fractions.