Effect of Cynoglossum zeylanicum (Vehl ex Hornem) Thunb. Ex Lehm on Oral Glucose Tolerance in rats.
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2012-11
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The effect of ethanol extract of whole plant of Cynoglossum zeylanicum on Oral Glucose Tolerance was
determined. Ethanol extract of Cynoglossum zeylanicum were evaluated for Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
(OGTT) in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats. Oral administration of ethanol extract at doses of 100
&150mg/kg body weight shows that the extract promote glucose uptake. These results suggest that the
ethanol extract of Cynoglossum zeylanicum whole plant will be useful in the treatment of impaired oral
glucose tolerance.
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OGTT, Diabetic, Jathakkai, Flavonoid, Cynoglossum zeylanicum
Citation
Anitha M, Sakthidevi G, Muthukumarasamy S, Mohan V R. Effect of Cynoglossum zeylanicum (Vehl ex Hornem) Thunb. Ex Lehm on Oral Glucose Tolerance in rats. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2012 Nov; 2(11): 75-78.