We sought to evaluate the hypolipidemic activity of extracts of Bidens odorata and Brickellia eupatorioides using a model of hyperlipidemia induced in rats by Triton WR-1339 (300mg/kg intraperitoneally). The rats were divided into 5 groups of 3 rats each: normal control group, hyperlipidemic control
Chronic fructose treatment in rats has repeatedly been shown to elevate blood pressure in association with insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effect of the leaf methanol extract of Bidens pilosa on systolic blood pressure (SBP) and plasma
We investigated the effects of the aqueous (150-350 mg/kg) and methylene chloride (150-300 mg/kg) extracts of Bidens pilosa on fructose-induced hypertension in rats. Food and liquid intake were measured as well as systolic blood pressure and plasma levels of glucose, insulin, cholesterol,
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