Similarity Check: Essential Oil of Javanese Turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza, Roxb) Decrease Level of LDL-Cholesterol and Body Weight in Rats

Darmawan, Endang and Pramono, Suwijiyo Similarity Check: Essential Oil of Javanese Turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza, Roxb) Decrease Level of LDL-Cholesterol and Body Weight in Rats. Indonesian Society of Cancer Chemoprevention.

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Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of the essential oil of Javanese turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza, Roxb) on level of low density lipoproteincholesterol (LDL-C) and body weight in rats. The groups were induced by high fat diet for 30 days to produce hyperlipidemia. The rats were treated with essential oil 25 mg/kgBW and simvastatin 25 kg/kgBW for 30 days. The LDL-C and body weight were measured on day one before treatment, and on day thirthy of the treatment. The results showed that the essential oil decreased the level of LDL-C and body weight in rats.

Keywords: Javanese turmeric, Curcuma xanthorrhiza, essential oil, lipoprotein, simvastatin

Item Type:	Other
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4050 Electronic information resources
Divisi / Prodi:	Faculty of Pharmacy (Fakultas Farmasi) > Program of Professional Pharmacist
Depositing User:	Dr.rer.nat Endang Darmawan
Date Deposited:	13 May 2020 14:57
Last Modified:	13 May 2020 14:57
URI:	http://eprints.uad.ac.id/id/eprint/18659

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