Abstract

EVALUATION OF BLOOD SUGAR LOWERING PROPERTY OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF SYZYGIUM ALTERNIFOLIUM IN STREPTOZOCIN INDUCED DIABETIC RATS

The hypoglycemic effect of aqueous extract of leaves Syzygium alternifolium (AESA) was evaluated in normal glucose fed and Streptozocin induced diabetic rats. Oral administration of extract (250 and 500mg/kg body wt) for 7 days resulted in a significant reduction in blood glucose level. The effect was compared with 10mg/kg (i.p) glibenclamide.