Abstract
Objective. To evaluate the hypoglycemic activity of the hexane, chloroform and methanol extracts of Bouvardia terniflora, Brickelia veronicaefolia and Parmentiera edulis. Material and methods. Normal and alloxan-induced diabetic mice were administered these plant extracts (intraperitoneal 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg). Results. The administration of 300 mg/kg of chloroform extracts from P. edulis and B. ternif]ora and hexane from B. veronicaefolia to diabetic mice decreased the blood glucose levels in 43.75, 58.56 and 72.13%, respectively. These extracts administered to normal mice reduced blood glucose levels in 29.61, 33.42 and 39.84%, respectively. Conclusions. The hypoglycemic effect of these plant extracts used in traditional medicine for diabetes treatment is confirmed.
Translated title of the contribution | Hypoglycemic activity of Bouvardia terniflora, Brickellia veronicaefolia, and Parmentiera edulis |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 354-358 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Salud Publica de Mexico |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - 1998 |