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Effect of Ficus exasperata (Vahl) leaf on hyperlipidaemia, hypercholesterolaemia and hyperketonaemia associated with alloxan-induced diabetes mellitus were studied. One week oral administration of an aqueous extract of the leaf to alloxan-induced diabetic rats decreased plasma total triacylglycerol levels. Similarly, cholesterol and b-hydroxybutyrate concentrations were significantly (p