Study the effect of chamomile on hyperlipidaemias in Guinea pigs

Abstract

    In this study used ( 40 ) guinea pigs males Divided into Two 2 group and this Two groups Divided into Two sub groups .

    The Effect of 5% aqueous of matricaria chamomile ( 5ml/kg ) on Cholesterol and triglyceride level was studied in normal and  hyperlipidemic guinea pigs .

    ( 20 ) guinea pigs food with high Cholesterol and divided into Two groups .

    And the ( 20 ) guinea pigs which give food normally and also divided into two group

    Group ( A ) of control without treated with chamomiles and group ( B ) control treated with chamomiles . So the group which given  chamomiles ( B ) control and     ( D ) high level of serum Cholesterol . and ( A ) control and group ( C ) high level cholesterol serum do not treated chamomiles .

    The group ( B , D ) treated orally 15 days with aqueous extract of chamomile reduced significantly the serum Cholesterol level of the hyperlipidemic guinea pigs when compared with their controls.