The weight and liver index in rats with hepatic fibrosis (x ± s). ^#P < 0.05, ^##P < 0.01 vs. control group, *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01 vs. model group, respectively.

Group	Initial weight (g)	Final weight (g)	Liver index
Control	189.27 ± 9.62	452.71 ± 35.28	34.67 ± 6.19
Model	191.62 ± 9.45	307.48 ± 25.50##	69.82 ± 15.81##
GFP 50 mg	185.17 ± 9.96	321.75 ± 29.13	57.18 ± 11.45
GFP 100 mg	192.59 ± 9.62	381.62 ± 31.14*	49.23 ± 9.80*
GFP 200 mg	187.63 ± 9.15	412.67 ± 33.59**	41.35 ± 8.47**