Anti hyperlipidemic herbs in siddha system of medicine
Hyperlipidemia is one of the leading causes of mortality in developed as well as in developing countries like India. It attributes to the high risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis which is referred as a silent killer. Obesity and Atherosclerosis are the most common cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. A number of drugs are available that can lower the serum lipids. Their use can be limited by tolerability and adverse effects like hepatitis, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy etc. At present, herbal anti hyperlipidemic drugs have gained importance to compensate the setbacks of modern allopathic drugs in this category. Many plants in Siddha medicine have been reported to be beneficial in hyperlipidemia. Several drugs in Siddha have been found to be beneficial in lowering the lipid levels without any major adverse effects. Numerous plants like Achyranthus aspera, Bauhinia purpurea, Cinnamomum tamala, Cissus quadrangularis, Commiphora mukul, Garcinia cambogia, Gymnema sylvestre, Terminalia arjuna, Solanum melongena, Sapindus emarginatus, etc. have been reported to have lipid lowering effect. This piece of writing reviews the anti hyperlipidemic activity of the most familiar medicinal plants in siddha system of medicine. This item may be helpful for the researchers; academician and clinician about the potential siddha herbs having anti hyperlipidemic activity. This review has opened the pathway to know the recent advancement of siddha medical system and also give the undeviating pledge for the society in the management of such chronic ailments.