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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Effects of aqueous leaves extract of Ocimum gratissimum on blood glucose levels of streptozocin-induced diabetic wistar rats
African Journal of Biotechnology, Volume 6, No. 18, Year 2007
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The hypoglycemic effects of aqueous leaves extract of Ocimum gratisimum was investigated in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats. A single administration of the extract at the doses of 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg body weight was done. The aqueous extract at the dose of 500 mg/kg significantly lowered blood glucose level (P<0.05) of the diabetic rats by 81.3% after 24 h of extract administration. Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of reducing sugars, cardiac glycosides, resin, tannins, saponins, glycosides, flavonoids, glycerin and steroids. The median lethal dose (LD50) in rats was calculated to be 1264.9 mg/kg body weight. In conclusion, the leaves extract of O. gratissmm possess antidiabetic in streptozocin-induced in diabetic rats. © 2007 Academic Journals.
Authors & Co-Authors
Mohammed, Aliyu H.
Nigeria, Zaria
Ahmadu Bello University
Tanko, Yusuf
Nigeria, Zaria
Ahmadu Bello University
Okasha, M. A.
Nigeria, Zaria
Ahmadu Bello University
Magaji, Rabiu Abdussalam S.S.A.L.A.M.
Nigeria, Kano
Bayero University
Yaro, Abdullahi Hamza
Nigeria, Kano
Bayero University
Statistics
Citations: 85
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.5897/ajb2007.000-2323
e-ISSN:
16845315
Research Areas
Noncommunicable Diseases