Alfagin: A herbal product beneficial in Hypercholesterolemia

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effects of herbal drugs in Hypercholesterolemia. 
Study Design: Experimental Study. 
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in the Department of Pharmacology, University of 
Karachi from Jan. 2007 to Dec. 2008. 
Materials and Methods: In the present study experiments regarding lipid profile were performed on rabbits of 
either sex, the calculated dose was administered for 30 days and 60 days (High dose and low dose group).  
Results: Alfagin possess wide therapeutic range and is comparatively safe, animals of neither group showed no 
gross toxicity. No death occurred in control and test animals.  
Discussion: Alfagin has been shown having, lowering capability of cholesterol.  
Conclusion: It has been concluded that Alfagin is beneficial in hypercholesterolemia.