Title: Antihyperlipidemic activity of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of fruits of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. in Triton X100 induced hyperlipidemi c rats
Abstract: Summary The plant Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. is used in traditional medical practices of Africa and India to treat hepatic diseases. The present study is designed to evaluate the effect of K. africana fruit extract (KAFE) on lipid profiles in Triton X-100 induced hyperlipidemia in male wistar rats. The aqueous and alcoholic extracts of the fruits when tested for antihyperlipidemic potential, exhibited activity in albino rats when compared to standard drugs. The activity was assessed by studying the lipid profiles of serum and liver of the control and standard/extracttreated animals. The aqueous and alcoholic extract significantly increased (p < 0.0001) plasma High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol and decreased plasma Total Cholesterol (TC), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol and Triglyceride (TG) levels as compared to hyperlipidemic control.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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