The Effects of Rhus Coriaria L. on Serum Lipid Levels of Patients With Hyperlipidemia
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Coronary heart disease and stroke are two main causes of human deaths and is directly related
to increased levels of plasma lipids.High total cholesterol and low high density lipoprotein
cholesterol concentrations are often associated with endothelium dysfunction and
inflammation, which can be followed by atherosclerosis.
Rhus coriaria L. (Rhus) with the public name of "Somagh" is a plant species in the
anacardiaceae family that is used as a food supplement, spice in Middle East region (Iran,
Turkey and Arabic countries).
In a double blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial, the investigators want to
evaluate the effects of Somagh (Rhus coriaria L.) on serum lipid levels of patients with
hyperlipidemia.