Evaluation and comparison of hypoglycemic activity of bark and leaf of Ficus bengalensis linn. in alloxan induced diabetes in albino rats
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Objectives: Evaluation of Hypoglycemic activity of Extract of bark and leaf of Ficus bengalensis Linn.in alloxan induced diabetic albino rats and comparison with standard antihyperglycemic drug Glibenclamide. Materials and Method: Aqueous extracts of bark and leaf of Ficus bengalensis were evaluated for hypoglycemic activity. Albino rats were divided into six groups of six-animals each. Diabetes was induced by using Alloxan monohydrate (160mg kg.b.wi.p).Control group was treated with normal saline 0.5ml; second group was treated with Glibenclamide 5mg kg as a standard antidiabetic drug. Remaining groups were treated with different doses (150 & 300mg kg.b.w) of bark and leaves of F.bengalensis for a period of 28 days. Fasting glucose level estimated by using Glucometer on days 3, 7, 14, 21 and 28. Results: An Aqueous Extract of F.Benglensis Linn. produced significant reduction in the fasting blood glucose in diabetic rats. At the dose of 300mg/ kg of bark showed significant fall in blood. glucose level as compared to other doses of extract. Post-prandial reduction in the blood glucose levels on day 3 after 3hrs of drug administration was significant (p = 0.007) with bark 300mg as compared to other doses. This is however, highly significant (p = 0.0001) when compared with standard drug Glibenclamide. Conclusions: The current small sample size study shows relevant antidiabetic potential for Ficus bengalensis. Further studies are required to elaborate the antidiabetic activity and mode of hypoglycemic action of Ficus bengalensis.
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Arati Chikaraddy, Yasmeen Maniyar
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- DOI 10.18231/2393-9087.2017.0031
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