Original Research Article
Year: 2017 | Month: January | Volume: 7 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 188-192
Effect of Murraya Koenigii (Curry Leaves) Powder on the Liver and Renal Functions in Women with Hyperlipidemia
John Molly1,2, Silvia Edison3, R Vijajaraghavan4
1Department of Research, Saveetha University, Chennai-603 105, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Department of Community Health, Amala College of Nursing, Amala Nagar, Thrissur-680 555, Kerala, India.
3Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Al Shifa College of Nursing, Angadippuram,
Malappuram- 679 321, Kerala, India.
4Department of Research, Saveetha University, Chennai-603 105, Tamil Nadu, India.
Corresponding Author: John Molly
ABSTRACT
Background: Hyperlipidemia is highly prevalent in rural India which progresses with age. Our previous randomized clinical trials showed hypolipidemic effect of curry leaves powder. Therefore this study was aimed to evaluate the effect of curry leaves on liver and renal functions in human subjects.
Methods: Forty menopausal healthy women of rural communities (45–65 years of age) with hyperlipidemia were treated with curry leaves powder (5 g), once daily for 45 consecutive days. The demographic variables were collected using questionnaire. Fasting blood samples were collected before and after the intervention. The liver function (serum transaminases) and renal function (urea and creatinine) tests were determined before and after the treatment.
Results: A statistically significant decrease was observed in transaminases after the consumption of curry leaves. Urea and creatinine in pre and post test was also highly significant (P < 0.001, paired t test). The mean score of the urea and creatinine in the post test was decreased.
Conclusions: Curry leaves have no harmful effect in both liver and kidney.
Key words: Hyperlipidemia, curry leaves, cardiovascular diseases, liver function test, renal function test.