Effect of panax ginseng root powder on some biochemical parameters in rabbits

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of orally administered panax ginseng Powder on some biochemical parameters in normal male rabbits. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The rabbits were divided into 3 equal groups; a 1st normal control received the treatment vehicle, distilled water., a 2nd normal rabbit treated with the, Powder suspension of Panax ginseng root at 150mg/kg, and a 3rd normal rabbit treated with the Powder suspension of Panax ginseng root at 300mg/kg . Treatment lasted for 15 days before sacrifice. RESULTS: The results revealed that administration of Powder suspension of Panax ginseng root at 150mg/kg body weight or 300mg/kg body weight significantly reduced glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol levels compared with control group, and an insignificant change in AST, ALP activities and urea, creatinine levels compared with control group. We concluded that Powder suspension of Panax ginseng root at dose 150 or 300 mg/kg body weight was beneficial in decreasing serum glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol levels, but it's no significant change on serum urea, creatinine levels and AST, ALT activities in normal rabbits.