ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC POTENTIAL OF FRUITS OFTRIBULUS TERRESTRIS LINN.

[摘要] The aqueous extract of fruits of Tribulus terrestris was tested for its effect on cholesterol induced hyperlipidaemia in rats. The study with aqueous extract at dose of 580 mg/kg body weight showed significant reduction in various biochemical parameters (LDL, VLDL, TC, TG &AI) and increase in HDL level than aqueous extract at dose of 300 mg/kg body weight.

[学科分类] 基础医学

[关键词] Tribulus terrestris;Khar-e-Khasak;Cholesterol;Triglycerides;Zygophyllaceae