The Effect of Hibiscus Sabdariffa on Lipid Profile, Creatinine, and Serum Electrolytes : A Randomized Clinical Trial
Joint Authors
Maghsoud, Shirin
Mohagheghi, Abbas
Khashayar, Patricia
Ghazi-Khansari, Mohammad
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-11-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Hibiscus Sabdariffa L.
(HS), a member of malvaceae family, is a medicinal plant with a worldwide fame.
Its effect on reducing serum lipids is mentioned in several studies.
The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of this plant in reducing the serum's lipids in hypertensive patients.
Materials and Methods.
Ninety hypertensive patients were randomly assigned to receive Hibiscus Sabdariffa (HS) tea or black tea for 15 days.
The patients were asked to drink the tea within 20 minutes following its preparation.
This process had to be repeated two times, daily.
Patient's FBS and lipid profile were collected at the first visit day (day 0) and on the day 30.
Results.
There was no significant differences between pre and post experiment values within the two groups.
An upward trend in total cholesterol, HDL, and LDL cholesterol was evident in both groups.
The increase in total and HDL cholesterol in both groups relative to their initial values were significant.
Conclusion.
Hibiscus Sabdariffa is probably a safe medicinal plant.
No significant harmful changes in cholesterol, triglyceride, BUN, serum creatinine, Na and K levels were observed within 15 days after the discontinuation of the medication.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mohagheghi, Abbas& Maghsoud, Shirin& Khashayar, Patricia& Ghazi-Khansari, Mohammad. 2010. The Effect of Hibiscus Sabdariffa on Lipid Profile, Creatinine, and Serum Electrolytes : A Randomized Clinical Trial. ISRN Gastroenterology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512896
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mohagheghi, Abbas…[et al.]. The Effect of Hibiscus Sabdariffa on Lipid Profile, Creatinine, and Serum Electrolytes : A Randomized Clinical Trial. ISRN Gastroenterology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512896
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mohagheghi, Abbas& Maghsoud, Shirin& Khashayar, Patricia& Ghazi-Khansari, Mohammad. The Effect of Hibiscus Sabdariffa on Lipid Profile, Creatinine, and Serum Electrolytes : A Randomized Clinical Trial. ISRN Gastroenterology. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512896
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512896