Table 5.
Effect of different extracts of Hemidesmus indicus on plasma lipid profile in control and experimental rats
| Groups | BW changes (gm) | TC (mg/dl) | FC (mg/dl) | EC (mg/dl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 194.76±2.48 | 113.83±1.48 | 27.05±0.28 | 84.99±1.71 |
| II | 251.25±3.05 | 177.8±1.64 | 46.50±0.75 | 130.08±0.33 |
| III | 241.02±2.86 | 127.90±1.45 | 42.61±0.91 | 119.63±1.25 |
| IV | 238.80±2.71 | 127.46±1.49 | 42±0.89 | 118.81±1.38 |
| V | 204.51±2.47ns | 119.63±1.69 | 28.95±0.35ns | 87.00±1.78ns |
| V | 200.53±2.50ns | 116.51±1.26ns | 28.09±0.21ns | 85.73±1.80ns |
Values are expressed as mean ± SEM (n = 6). Data were analyzed using One-way analysis of variance followed by Dunnett’s multiple comparison test.
p<0.001,
p<0.05 considered significant; ns: non-significant; All groups are compared with normal control. BW: body weight; TC: total cholesterol; FC: free cholesterol; EC: ester cholesterol.