Study the effect of chamomile on hyperlipidaemias in Guinea pigs

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