Technological chemical and biological studies on some baked supported herbal to treat the obesity [electronic resource].

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Traditional Medicines derived from medicinal plants are used by about 60% of the world's population. This search focused on Cichorium intybus, Commiphora myrrh, Cassia occidentalis as Herbal drugs and plants using in the treatment of some diseases in Egypt. Obesity is the oldest metabolic disturbance :similar evidence of obesity is found in Egyption Mummies and Greek Sculpture.Many studies conducted in Egypt revealed that obesity is becoming a problem of public health concern affecting different social and economic classes as well as different age groups. Though there are various approaches to reduce the ill effects of obesity and its secondary complications, herbal formulations as functional foods are preferred due to lesser side effects and low cost. One of the etiologic factors implicated in the development of obesity and its complications is the damage induced by free radicals and hence an antidiabetic compound with antioxidant properties would be more beneficial. Therefore, information on antioxidant effects of these medicinal plants is also included and investigated. Obesity is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by altered carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, and an increased risk of multiple complications. Effect of cake flour extraction 72% with chicory, Senna , myrrh powder at doses of (2.5 and 5%) for chicory, Senna and (1% and1.5%) for myrrh on obesity rats were studied, Sprauge-Dawley albino rats (40 female) , weighing 210 ±5g were divided into 9 groups and administered chicory, Senna , myrrh powder daily for 28 days. Key words: Obesity rats; lipid profile ; kidney functions; weight gain.

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