title: Effect of Artemisia santonicum L. on blood glucose in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Arts Ondokuz Mayis University, Kurupelit, 55139, Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Korkmaz
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gürdal
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D000496:Alloxan