Effect of aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa. L calyx on total cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose levels on hyperlipemia in rabbits

This study was conducted in the laboratories of the Faculty of Science In the spring on 2013, after being subjected to gavage for 4 weeks through a standard diet supplemented fat by 3% to two groups (6animales per group) the experimental group became aqueous extract 150 mg/kg Body weight for 4weeks while the control group became standard food and tap water ad libitum. The Blood samples were collected each week, and then the serum samples were taken to the biochemical tests to determine total cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels in biochemistry laboratory of the Institute of Intermediate medical in Tishreen University.