The Anti-atherogenic Activity of Artemisia, Thyme & Soya bean

Abstract

Background: Atherosclerosis is a focal disease of the antima of
large and medium sized arteries characterized by thickened and harden lesions with possible correlation to medicinal plants in reducing arthrogenesis.
Methods: This study was carried out in Al-Kadhmiya teaching hospital between January 2011 to May 2011 on 60 healthy males who were allocated to five groups; each group was given one of the following agents:
Artemisia, thyme, soya bean, Simvastatin and normal distilled water. Clinical manifestations (radial pulsation and arterial blood pressure), lipid profiles (serum cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL & VLDL) free radicals, platelets function tests are the parameters used in this study.
Results: All the tested agents have anti-arthrogenic activity. They reduce both the serum cholesterol levels & total blood free radicals. The platelet count significantly changed by thyme & soya bean at the meantime the mean arterial pressure significantly decreased by Thyme when these agents used before & after treatment for 15 days.
Conclusion: Artemisia, Thyme & Soya bean have anti-arthrogenic activity and the possibility to be used against atherosclerosis since they are accessible, safe and favorable additives.