Obesity is considered as one important risk factor for many health problems. Salvia officinalis is proven to have benefit in cases of hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and obesity. Also, Plantago ovata is believed to have effects on many diseases that affect the body including obesity. This study aims to assess the effect of both Salvia officinalis and Plantago ovata on weight loss using obese rats with an evaluation of their effects on serum lipids, liver and kidney functions in different levels of concentration. Forty eight male albino rats weighing 1502g were divided into eight groups and administered P. ovata and S. officinalis at different levels daily for 28 days. Blood samples were taken from each rat and centrifuged at 3000 rpm for 20 minutes. Serum was separated and stored at-20 degree C until biochemical estimations were carried out then the samples were analysed for HDL. LDL. VLDL , liver enzymes and kidney functions. Results showed that HDL-c levels were significantly increased in the treatment groups, while LDL-c levels were decreased significantly as compared to control positive. Liver enzymes (ALT and AST) were significantly decreased in all treatment groups compared to control positive. Also, concerning uric acid and urea nitrogen, the levels were reduced compared to control positive. Treating obese rats with different levels of P. ovata, S. officinalis and a mixture of them caused significant improvements in the biochemical measures and the best results seems to be recorded for the mixture diet 7,5% P. ovata and S. officinalis are useful for obese patients regarding prevention of heart diseases and hardening of arteries.
This study was carried out to evaluate the hepatoprotective Potential of Calendula officinalis flowers against aflatoxins induced liver damage. On impaired liver function of rats injected with Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4). Thirty-six male mature albino rats weighting 150-160g per each were used in this study and divided into 6 equal groups, the first group was kept as a control (-ve) group, the second group(+ve) which rats inflicted with hepatotoxicity by CCl4 were fed on basal diet. The tested plant powder flower was given to the rats as a percent of C.officinalis 1, 2.5, 5, and 7.5% from the Basel diet for 28 days. At the end of the experimental the serum liver functions (GOT, GPT, ALP), kidney functions (Urea, Creatinine and Uric Acid), F.I, F.E.R, B.W.G%, High-density lipoprotein (HDL-c), Total Cholesterol (T.C) and Triglycerides (T.G) of rats and histopathological changes of liver were examined. The results of the obtained data indicated that tested plant significantly (P≤0.05) decreased serum, TG, TC, and increased HDL. Also, the tested plants improved liver and kidney functions.
Background:Acne vulgaris (AV) is a common skin condition among adolescents and young adults, that may affected by diet. Objectives:This study aimed to investigate the effect of dietary intervention and some natural productsin acne vulgaris. Methods: A casestudy was conducted involving 112participants aged 15-25 year. Cases divided into 3 groups: group I: included patients uses formula 1 (honey, bees wax, coconuts oils,turmeric extract, garlic extract and chamomile extract) group II: included patients uses formula 2(honey, bees wax, thyme oil, cinnamon oil and marjoram oil)and group III: included patientshaving healthydiet.Blood Lipids Profile was determinedas well as degree of important in patient of AV. Results:Acne severity showed a significant reduction in post-treatment than pre-treatment state in all studied patient groups(users of formula 1, formula 2 and healthy diet). Blood Lipids Profile showed significant reduction in healthy diet groups compared to cases group. Conclusions: These results indicated that,natural productsmight have anactionin Acne vulgaris management program, as well as, dietary intervention.