Hypolipidemic and antihyperlipidemic effects from an aqueous extract of Pachyptera hymenaea (DC.) leaves in rats

► Major volatile oil component identified were diallyldisulphide and diallyltrisulphide. ► Organosulphur compounds and polyphenols contribute to antioxidant activity. ► Aqueous extract possesses pronounced hypolipidemic and antihyperlipidemic effects.