Abstract

Ruchi Singh38716*, BD Tripathi38717, Shweta Kumari38719 and Srishti Tiwari38720

Hyperlipidemia is a severe medical condition characterized by the increased level of plasma lipids leading to the risk factors associated with different types of cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis is a deposition of cholesterol along the wall of arteries causing them narrow. Hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia are the major cause of atherosclerosis. The main etiology of elevated level of cholesterol in blood is high intake of diet including saturated fats. Hypercholesterolemia is a condition of high cholesterol in the body. Hypertriglyceridemia is a condition of elevated level of triglycerides which is the common form of fat. This review assessed the lowering of cholesterol by herbal medicinal plants. These herbs may establish the effective control on the level of cholesterol.