In vivo hypoglycemic and anti-diabetic study of Oncocalyx glabratus

Authors

  • Sarfaraz Ahmed Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451
  • Ramzi A. Mothana Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451
  • Adnan J. Al-Rehaily Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v10i4.23600

Keywords:

Diabetis mellitus, Hypoglycemia, Oncocalyx glabratus

Abstract

The present study was designed to investigate the hypoglycemic and anti-diabetic potential of Oncocalyx glabratus. The extracts and fractions of plant were administrated orally to mice at a dose of 400 mg/kg. The hypoglycemic effect, glucose tolerance test and lipid profile were assessed in treated mice, compared with normal, diabetic and standard drug treated mice. In the hypoglycemic and anti-diabetic study the extracts and fraction reduced blood glucose level and achieved the significant value (p<0.001). The glucose tolerance test was performed in mice loaded with 3 g/kg glucose solution. n-Hexane extract and water fraction reduced the glucose level significantly (p<0.001) after 60, 90 and 120 min conversely ethyl acetate and methanol extracts showed the significant (p<0.001) reduction after 90 and 120 min. Ethyl acetate and methanol extracts showed substantial changes in biochemical parameters, compared to the standard drug. So, the study suggested the hypoglycemic and anti-diabetic activity of the title plant.

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Published

2015-10-12

How to Cite

Ahmed, S., R. A. Mothana, and A. J. Al-Rehaily. “In Vivo Hypoglycemic and Anti-Diabetic Study of Oncocalyx Glabratus”. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, vol. 10, no. 4, Oct. 2015, pp. 830-5, doi:10.3329/bjp.v10i4.23600.

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Vol. 10 No. 4 (2015)

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Research Articles

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