Action: | Antihyperlipidemic |
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Synonym: | Hypolipidemic |
A substance that lowers cholesterol & triglycerides.
• High cholesterol
Major
• Artichoke (Globe) (Cynara cardunculus)
• Guggul (Commiphora wightii)
• Garlic (Allium sativum)
Other
• Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
• Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum)
• Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
• Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng)
• Oatmeal (Avena sativa)
• Notoginseng (Panax notoginseng)
• Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
• Cardiovascular
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.
Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.
Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.
Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.
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Antihyperlipidemic
DefinitionA substance that lowers cholesterol & triglycerides. Indications• High cholesterol TreatmentsMajor Systems• Cardiovascular ReferencesHoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003. |
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