Hypolipidemic and Antioxidant Effects of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Root and Leaf on Cholesterol-Fed Rabbits

Hypolipidemic and Antioxidant Effects of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Root and Leaf on Cholesterol-Fed Rabbits

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), an oriental herbal medicine, has been shown to favorably affect choleretic, antirheumatic and diuretin properties. Recent reports have indicated that excessive oxidative stress contributes to the development of atherosclerosislinked metabolic syndrome. The objective...

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Main Authors: Seong-Il Lim, Young Kyung Rhee, Chang-Won Cho, Joo Hyuk Yim, Ok-Hwan Lee, Ung-Kyu Choi, Young-Chan Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
atherosclerosis
antioxidant activity
hypolipidemic effects
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/11/1/67/

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