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The Effect of Aqueous Extract of the Leaves of Eucalyptus Globules on the Blood Glucose Level in Fasted Rats
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Shahbaa Muslem Ismail   |
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| The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the aqueous extract of the leaves of Eucalyptus globules on blood glucose level in fasted rats, and to find a new medical adjunct to anti-diabetes drugs. The aqueous extract of Eucalyptus was administered in various doses (150-400 mg/kg) orally. Blood glucose level was checked 2-6 h after treatment. The study showed that oral administration of the extract (250 mg/ kg ) resulted in significant decrease in blood glucose level peaking at 4 hours, in a dose-dependent manner ( p < 0.0005 ). This effect declines after 6 hours of feeding in all the doses examined ( 150 , 250 , 400 mg/kg body weight ).These data indicates that Eucalypyus globules represents an effective antihyperglycaemic adjunct for the treatment of diabetes and a potential source for the discovery of new orally-active agent in future. |
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