title: Hyperglycemic effect of leaves of Mimosa pudica Linn.
abstract: Ethanolic extract of Mimosa pudica leaves given by oral route to mice at a dose of 250 mg/kg showed a significant hyperglycemic effect.
authors.affiliation: Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai-600 034, India.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Amalraj
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ignacimuthu
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D007887:Fabaceae; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018515:Plant Leaves
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D010936:Plant Extracts