In Vitro Studies: Potensial Use of Dyospiros kaky, Avium grafeolens, Guazuma ulmifolia, Hibiscus sabdariffa as an Agent of Anti-cholesterol

Abstract

Abtract: God has made man and has prepared everything for human life. This universe was created for humans to be healthy. The lifestyle of humans in the millenial era has made circulatory disorders in the form of hypercholesterolemia. This study aims to determine the efficacy of herbal plants to reduce blood cholesterol levels. The method used is the in vitro method. Herbal plant used in this experiment Dyospiros kaky 50% , Avium grafeolens 20% , Guazuma ulmifolia 20% , Hibiscus sabdariffa 10% . This study showed that cholesterol level decreased from 200 mg/dL to 102 mg/100 g at dose 20 mg/dL, 64.5 mg/100 g, at dose 40 mg/dL, and 94.2 mg/100 g, at dose 60 mg/dL. The best dose to decrease blood cholesterol was 40 mg/dL. This study indicated that Dyospiros kaki is an agent of anti-cholesterol.