Study of antihypertensive activities of wheat grass (Tritium aestivum Linn) in albino rats

Dr Annapoorna Sahoo; Dr Pravin Dhone

Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2019

Study of antihypertensive activities of wheat grass (Tritium aestivum Linn) in albino rats

Dr Annapoorna Sahoo, Dr Pravin Dhone

Abstract :

Context: Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease affecting 50% of individuals above the age of 50 years. Whole grain like wheat (Tritium aestivum Linn.) may have cardioprotective effect. Aims: This study was carried out to find out the anti-hypertensive potential of Triticum aestivum Linn. by observing its effect on fructose fed hypertensive rats. Settings and Design: This was a longitudinal study done on thirty healthy albino rats Methods and Material: Thirty albino rats were grouped into five groups of six rats in each, and housed in separate cages group-wise. The parameters like Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP), Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and Heart Rate (HR) were recorded on the 16th day of drug administration. Statistical analysis used: ANOVA test and post hoc Dunnett test using SPSS version 16, unpaired t test Results: Significant reduction in blood pressure and heart rate was seen. Conclusions: We found significant favourable effect of Tritium aestivum Linn on hypertension, however multiple clinical studies are recommended.