Efficacy of Saboos-E- Asapghol (Plantago Ovata) and Kalonji (Nigella Sativa) in The Management of Hypertriglyceridemia

Abstract

World Health Organization has declared that cardiovascular diseases are number one leading cause of mortality globally e.g. an estimated 17.5 millions people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2005, representing 30% of all global deaths. Hypertriglyceridemia is increased day by day due to use of saturated fat, excessive alcohol and junk foods. Synthetic drugs are used in the modern system of medicine but induce adverse side effects. So, there is a need for safe and effective serum triglyceride lowering drugs. Saboos-e-Asapghol (Plantago ovata) and kalonji (Nigella sativa) are among these medicines. A clinical study was carried out in Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College Hospital on 60 patients of hypertriglyceridaemia. The diagnosis was based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Unani formulation Saboos-e-Asapghol (Plantago ovata) and kalonji (Nigella sativa) 4gm and 2gm respectively twice daily before meal were given for 90 days. Both the drugs were found to be significant in lowering the increased level of serum triglycerides. Therapeutic responses were evaluated through follow up observations at 45th day interval. The results were analyzed by biostatistical method with better efficacy.