Cucuma longa (Turmeric) and Spikenard (N. jatamansi) elevates the HDL-cholesterol/total cholesterol ratio and lowers triglycerides. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Hypolipidaemic effects of Curcuma longa L and Nardostachys jatamansi, DC in triton-induced hyperlipidaemic rats.
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 1988 Oct-Dec;32(4):299-304. PMID: 3215683
Fifty per cent ethanolic extract of Curcuma longa (tuber) and Nardostachys jatamansi (whole plant) feeding elevates HDL-cholesterol/total cholesterol ratio. The extracts also caused a significant reduction in the ratio of total cholesterol/phospholipids. Curcuma longa exhibited better cholesterol and triglyceride lowering activity [Ch = -85%; Tg = -88%] as compared to N. jatamansi in triton-induced hyperlipidaemic rats. In view of the protective action of HDL against heart disease and atherogenecity, C. longa consumption is recommended.