Anti-Diabetic Effect of Occimum Gratissimum on Blood Glucose Level in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 2
Abstract
In The Present Study, The Anti Diabetic Effect Of Occimum Gratissimum On Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats Was Investigated Using Standard Methods. The Result Revealed That The Blood Glucose Levels Of The Rats Were Reduced Following Treatment With The Aqueous Extract Of Occimum Gratissimum. From The Result, At 400mg/Kg, The Blood Glucose Level Reduced Down To 50.0±3.16mg/Dl Compared To Those Treated With Insulin At 99.5±2.69, While At 200mg/Kg, The Blood Glucose Level Was At 105.25±55.54mg/Dl. Those That Were Neither Treated With Occimum Gratissimum Or Insulin Had A Glucose Level Of 108±5.10mg/Dl. The Result Of The Percentage Recovery Rate After Treatment Shows That, At 400mg/Kg, The Recovery Rate Was 84.7 %, 67.2 % At 200mg/Kg And 68.9 % For Those Treated With Insulin. The Result Therefore Revealed The Importance Of The Plant As An Anti Diabetic Agent.
Authors and Affiliations
Ekaiko, M. U, Ndulaka J. C, Ogbonna C. R, Asiegbu E. I4
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