Abstract
Abana, a herbal preparation of Himalaya Drug Co. significantly increases HDL—cholesterol and lowers LDL—cholesterol. Moreover, it antagonises the HDL lowering effect of metoprolol.
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Sharma, S.B., Gupta, M. & Pant, M.C. Effect of herbal drug on serum lipid profile in albino rabbits. Indian J Clin Biochem 10, 116–118 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02871015
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