Choleretic Properties of Baccharis spicata Aerial Parts Extracts in Male Wistar Rats

Many Baccharis species, Asteraceae, called “carquejas” are traditional folk herbs used for the treatment of hepatic disorders in South American countries. Baccharis articulata (Lam.) Pers. and B. crispa Spreng. are included in the Argentine Pharmacopeia. However, the analysis of commercial samples showed that B. spicata (Lam.) Baill. often replaces official Baccharis spp. although there are no scientific studies that support its use. In this...