Abstract
Background: Liver diseases are major global health problems. Ginseng extract has antioxidant, immune-modulatory
and anti-inflammatory activities. This study investigated the effect of ginseng extract on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-
induced liver fibrosis in rats.
Methods: Male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control group, ginseng group, CCl4 group and CCl4 +
ginseng group. Liver injury was induced by the intraperitoneal (I.P) injection of 3 ml/kg CCl4 (30% in olive oil)