Resin extracted from myrrh trees may help fight high cholesterol, according to a recent study.
The study involved a group of rodents with high cholesterol. In a series of lab experiments, researchers tested the effects of several natural substances (including fenugreek and esparto grass leaves, in addition to resin from the Commiphora Myrrha species of myrrh tree). When consuming a blend of these substances as part of their normal daily diet, the rodents experienced a decrease in their levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides (blood fats linked to the occurrence of coronary artery disease in some individuals).
In previous research, scientists have found that another variety of myrrh resin (known as guggul) may also help lower cholesterol levels. A small study published earlier in 2009, for instance, showed that adults taking guggul in capsule form daily had a greater drop in total cholesterol levels than those who took a placebo. However, the study members who used guggul showed no significant reduction in their levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
Seems people are opting for natural and herbal way to lower down the cholesterol level.