ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC POTENTIAL OF FRUITS OF TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS LINN.

The aqueous extract of fruits of Tribulus terrestris was tested for its effect on cholesterol induced hyperlipidaemia in rats. The study with aqueous extract at dose of 580 mg/kg body weight showed significant reduction in various biochemical parameters (LDL, VLDL, TC, TG &AI) and increase in HDL level than aqueous extract at dose of 300 mg/kg body weight.