| Literature DB >> 22557305 |
S Sathya1, R Kokilavani, K Gurusamy.
Abstract
The water extract of Gymnema sylvestre R.Br leaf was tested for hypoglycemic activity in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats. Grated amount (2ml/kg) of the water extract of Gymnema sylvestre leaf was given to both normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats. A significant reduction of glucose concentration was noticed in normal rats, blood glucose level was significantly reduced in diabetic rats. Protein level is also decreased in diabetic rats. Urea, uric acid and creatinine levels were increased in diabetic condition. After the herbal treatment the levels were altered near to normal level.Entities:
Keywords: Alloxan induced diabetic rats; Biochemical parameters; Blood glucose; Gymnema sylvestre; Protein levels; hypoglycemic activity
Year: 2008 PMID: 22557305 PMCID: PMC3336356
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anc Sci Life ISSN: 0257-7941