Hepatoprotective potential of urtica dioica

Liver diseases represent a significant global health burden, a ecting millions of people worldwide and contributing substantially to morbidity and mortality (1). e spectrum of hepatic disorders ranges from acute drug-induced liver injury to chronic conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (2). Despite advances in conventional pharmacotherapy, many existing treatments are associated with limited e#cacy, adverse e ects, and high costs, prompting increased interest in comple mentary and alternative therapeutic approaches (3).