Hypoglycemic effects of Trigonella foenum-graecum on mice
- VernacularTitle:胡芦巴对小鼠降血糖作用的实验研究
- Author:
Li-dong PAN
;
Jian YANG
;
Rong-hua LU
;
Wei JIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Trigonella foenum-graecum, diabetes millitus, glucose tolerance, mice
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2004;10(11):662-663
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo study the effects of aqueous extract of Trigonella foenum-graecum(AET) on the blood glucose in normal and alloxan(ALX)-diabetic mice.MethodsFasting blood glucose and glucose tolerance in normal and ALX-diabetic mice were measured respectively 7 days after AET had been given.ResultsAET had not significantly effected the fasting blood glucose of normal mice, but improved their glucose toleranc. Otherwise, AET reduced fasting blood glouse of diabetic mice induced by ALX significantly.ConclusionAET can be used on treatment of diabetes mellitus.
