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BETANCOURT MORGADO, Emoe et al. Evaluation of hypolipidemic potential of Cymbopogon citratus S. in a model of acute hyperlipidemia. Medicentro Electrónica [online]. 2015, vol.19, n.1, pp.2-12. ISSN 1029-3043.

A pharmacological study was conducted at the Department of Experimental Researches of the Experimental Toxicology Unit from Villa Clara, to evaluate the lipid-lowering effect of the species Cymbopogon citrates S. (lemongrass) in a model of acute hyperlipidemia induced by poloxamer 407, non-ionic detergent. C57BL/6J male mice were used; the extract was evaluated in doses of 400mg/kg and 600mg/kg (group V and VI respectively). Six experimental groups were formed: group I corresponded to the negative control, II to control group of hyperlipidemia, III and IV to control groups of sinvastatin and nicotinic acid, as well as, group V and VI corresponded to the evaluated doses of Cymbopogon citratus S extract. Phytochemical characterization of hydroalcoholic extract was done; there were also evaluated clinical signs of toxicity, the plasma concentration of total cholesterol, triacylglycerol (TAG) and very low- density lipoprotein (VLDL). The phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of reducing compounds, alkaloids and tannins, showing great concentration of flavonoids and triterpenes. Cholesterol, TAG and VLDL variables for groups V and VI showed significant differences with respect to control group of hyperlipidemia (II), and behaved similarly to the control groups of sinvastatin (III) and nicotinic acid (IV). As a conclusion, the Cymbopogon citrates S. extract at the doses studied in the model of acute hyperlipidemia presents hypolipidemic activity

Palabras clave : hyperlipidemias; homeopathy.

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