Introduction: Adiantum capillus (AC) Linn (Family: Adiantaceae) commonly known as __ampersandsignldquo;Hansraj__ampersandsignrdquo; It is used in common cold, cough, pyrexia inflammation, acts as purgative. It improves digestion and renal function. Objective: To investigate the hepato-defensive potential of A. capillus in contradiction of carbon tetrachloride tempted hepatic damage in rats. Methods: The rodents were dosed with 50% ethanolic extract of A. capillus (dose 100, 200, and 300mg/kg. p.o.) against CCl4 induced hepatic damage. Results: CCl4 elevated the level of hepatic markers like SOPT, SGPT, bilirubin and ALP as well as altered the antioxidant enzymes. The level of hepatic biomarkers, as well as antioxidant enzyme, were recovered after the administration of at 100, 200 and 300mg/kg, p.o. among all the doses 300 mg/kg showed the better hepatoprotective potential which was further confirmed by the histopathological. Conclusion: The 50% ethanolic extract of A. capillus (ACE) recover the biochemical as well as antioxidant parameters, which were affected by CCl4. The histopathological analysis supports the outcomes of antioxidants parameters.