Open AccessBiological effect of Cynara cardunculus on kidney status of hypercholesterolemic rats
Author(s) -
Abdullah G. Al-Kushi
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pharmacognosy magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4062
pISSN - 0973-1296
DOI - 10.4103/pm.pm_14_17
Subject(s) - cynara , kidney , uric acid , creatinine , renal function , food science , blood urea nitrogen , cholesterol , blood lipids , medicine , traditional medicine , chemistry , biology , botany
Cynara cardunculus or artichoke thistle belongs to the sunflower family and has a variety of cultivable forms. Historically, it was cultivated as a vegetable, but more recently, it is being used in cheese and biofuel preparation. Artichoke leaf extracts are also known for its medicinal purposes, particularly in reducing the elevated cholesterol levels in blood. Hypercholesterolemia (HC) is also associated with other complications such as impaired renal function and diabetes mellitus. A remedy without major side effects for HC and its associated complications is highly desirable.