Effect of Artemisia santonicum L. on blood glucose in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits.
The hypoglycaemic effect of panicles of Artemisia santonicum L. in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits was investigated. Blood glucose levels were determined after oral administration of an aqueous extract of Artemisia santonicum L. In normal and diabetic rabbits, 2 mL/kg (0.42 g/kg) aqueous extract significantly (p < 0.01) reduced blood glucose levels 6 h after administration, which was consistent and time-dependent.
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Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Arts Ondokuz Mayis University, Kurupelit, 55139, Samsun, Turkey.
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D000496:Alloxan; D000818:Animals; D019306:Artemisia; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D003921:Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011817:Rabbits / Q000378:metabolism; D013997:Time Factors
D001786:Blood Glucose; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D000496:Alloxan