Comparison of the protective effect of Withaferin-'A' and hydrocortisone against CCL4 induced hepatotoxicity in rats

Protective effect of Withaferin-'A' against CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity has been assessed and the compound at 10 mg/kg dose was found to possess significant protective effect. A comparison of this protective effect with that of hydrocortisone showed it to be as effective as hydrocortisone dose per dose.