The potential protective role of the standardized leaf extract of ginkgo biloba (EGb761) on
hypertension with hypercholesterolemia-induced renal injury was investigated in rats.
Hypertension was induced by LN (G)-nitroarginine methyl ester (L-NAME) and
hypercholesterolemia was induced by feeding rats with a diet containing 1% cholesterol. In
these animals repeated treatment with EGb761 produced a progressive reduction in the
systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure (BP). EGb761 increased the progressive …

Background: Ginkgo biloba leaves extract has been widely used worldwide to protect
against oxidative stress-induced cell damage and improves blood circulation. Methods: The
potential protective role of the standardized leaf extract of Ginkgo biloba (EGb761) on
hypertension-induced renal injury was investigated in rats. Hypertension was induced in rats
by L-NAME. Result: Repeated treatment with EGb761 produced progressive reductions in
the systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure. Also, EGb761 increased the …