Persimmon leaf extract in dyslipidemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aims to evaluate the effects of the combined application of Diospyros kaki Thunb. [Ebenaceae; Kaki folium] (Persimmon leaf) extract on lipid profiles in adults and to explore its potential role in preventing and treating lipid disorders and associated diseases, including common comorbidities such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as medication-induced dyslipidemia.

Methods

From the inception of the database to 1 November 2024, we retrieved randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from eight English and Chinese databases.

Results

A total of 704 articles were retrieved, from which 16 studies were selected for inclusion in the systematic review and meta-analysis. These studies encompassed 1,572 patients, with 790 assigned to

SUBMITTER: Dong C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477231 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature