Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Ngugi M. Piero

Publications

• Research Article
  Effects of Dichloromethane-Methanolic Leaf Extracts of Carissa edulis (Forssk) Vahl on Serum Lipid Profiles in Normal Rat Models
  Author(s): Obel H. Jorum, Alex K. Machocho and Ngugi M. PieroObel H. Jorum, Alex K. Machocho and Ngugi M. Piero
  
  Assessment of serum lipid profile is required for wellbeing of every individual since the blood can act as pathological reflector and also as an indicator of the physiological state of an animal. Disorders arising from lipid components imbalance are approaching epidemic levels while the methods used to conventionally manage them are not improving hence the need to continually seek alternative methods of management. Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl belongs to the Apocynaceae family. This plant has been used extensively in traditional medicine to manage various diseases including those that are lipids related. This study, therefore, was designed to investigate the effects of Dichloromethane-Methanolic leaf extract of C. edulis on serum lipid profiles. The plant leaves were collected from Siakago-Mbeere North Sub-County, Embu County, Kenya. The samples were prep.. Read More»
  

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