Temu lawak and Sambung nyawa Capable Reduce Cholesterol

Jakarta , Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Gadjah Mada ( UGM ) , Prof. Dr. Zullies Ikawati , Apt with the team find a new formula to reduce cholesterol in the body . This formula is made ​​from a combination of herbs and leaves of Curcuma Life Connect .
Or Curcuma Curcuma Roxb xanthorrhiza itself known to lower cholesterol levels . While the leaves or Gynura procumbens Sambung nyawa can improve High - density lipoprotein ( HDL ) and lower Low - density lipoprotein ( LDL ) .
" Sambung nyawa we choose as raw material in addition to the flavonoid formulation that effectively lower cholesterol . Sambung nyawa and Retrieval buffoonery we synergize , " said Zullies told reporters at the Faculty of Pharmacy , UGM , Wednesday ( 12/03/2014 ) .
According to him , both of these plants are easy to grow or easily cultivated . Connecting leaves used as vegetables by the lives of many people . In addition there are also some people who use crops such as meeting buffoonery , leaves continued their lives as a medicinal plant .
Zullies say when the pre clinical testing performed using mice fed a high fat diet . Positive result , can reduce cholesterol and total cholesterol .
" After this then raises HDL and lowers LDL , also lowers triglycerides , " he said .
According to him , the process of this research also involves four other lecturers were already gone through the process step toward laboratorium scale commercial stage . But the formula still must pass several findings further stage to be marketed to the public .

" We still have to pass the test and microbiological stability , " he said .

For herbal products he continued, would be produced in the form of syrup sachet packaging . The reason is more practical to carry anywhere . Herb which is a category of medicinal herbal products have been more of maintenance .
" This herbal formula is more on maintenance . Extracts we only use two of these materials, the rest of other compositions such as dyes and flavorings , " he said .
The plan , after going through various processes and licensing , this herbal product will be ready for the market in early 2015 . He hopes the product can be consumed society and can be a natural alternative medicine .
He added that the reason for researching the plant because of high levels of cholesterol in the blood can lead to coronary heart problems and stroke . According to WHO , about 20 percent of people with strokes caused by excess cholesterol . Approximately 50 percent of cases of coronary heart disease due to high cholesterol .
" Cholesterol is actually a substance that the body needs for transport of fats and the formation of hormones . However if an excessive amount of cholesterol will inhibit blood circulation and into the gates of various diseases , " he added .