Coriandrum sativum has lipid-lowering activity in hyperlipidemic rats. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Hypolipidemic effect of Coriandrum sativum L. in triton-induced hyperlipidemic rats.
Indian J Exp Biol. 2004 Sep;42(9):909-12. PMID: 15462185
International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology, Department of Toxicology, Padappai 601 301, India. [email protected]
In the biphasic model of triton-induced hyperlipidemia, C. sativum at a dose of 1g/kg body weight reduced cholesterol and triglycerides levels in both synthesis and excretory phases in rats, and the results were comparable with that of Liponil, a commercially available herbal hypolipidemic drug. The results suggest that coriander decreases the uptake and enhances the breakdown of lipids. From the study it can be assumed that coriander has the potential to be popularized as a household herbal remedy with preventive and curative effect against hyperlipidemia.
