Abstract
The ethanolic extract of Hugonia mystax leaves was tested for its hypoglycemic and insulin releasing properties in normal and diabetic rabbits. Blood glucose levels were determined after treatment with the extract at doses of 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg. Significant reductions in blood levels were observed in both normal and diabetic rabbits while an appreciable rise in serum insulin was also observed in diabetic rabbits compared to control animals. These results suggest that the reduction in blood glucose produced by the extract is through insulin secretion.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-3 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Asia Pacific Journal of Pharmacology |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Blood glucose
- Diabetes mellitus
- Glucose uptake
- Hugonia mystax
- Serum insulin
