Hypoglycemic activity of Nymphaea stellata leaves ethanolic extract in alloxan induced diabetic rats |
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| Authors: | Dhanabal S P Raja M K Mohan Maruga Ramanathan M Suresh B |
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| Institution: | Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology, J. S. S. College of Pharmacy, Ootacamund, Tamilnadu, India. dhanskanaksahil@rediffmail.com |
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| Abstract: | The ethanolic extract of leaves of Nymphaea stellata given by oral route to diabetic rats at dose of 100 and 200 mg/kg/day for seven days reduced significantly by 31.6 and 42.6 % the plasma glucose level increased by intraperitoneal injection of 120 mg/day of alloxan. Moreover, the treatment significantly affected the plasma level of cholesterol and triglyceride. |
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| Keywords: | Nymphaea stellata Hypoglycemic activity Alloxan Biochemical parameters |
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