Hyperlipidemia is a human disorder due to the increase of triglycerides and lipoproteins in the blood plasma. Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease is leading cause of death in India as well as in western countries. Currently available hypolipidemic drugs have been associated with number of side effects. Many medicinal plants possess hypolipidemic activity and are very effective, safe and affordable without anyside effects.