Journal of Harmonized Research in Pharmacy

A REVIEW ON HERBAL MEDICINAL PLANTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY

Abstract

Author(s): Neeraj Kumar Sharma, Dheeraj Ahirwar

This study is for the effects of some Indian medicinal plants that are claimed to be useful in the treatment of obesity are reviewed. Research studies are being carried out to detect and confirm the action of drugs and natural products that yield better and long-lasting results in terms of weight reduction. In this field, medicinal plants play a pivotal role. The statins inhibit 3-hydroxy-3- methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase and, thereby, suppress cholesterol biosynthesis.