Volume 20 No 20 (2022)
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Investigation of Anti-diabetic activity of Leaves of Trianthema porctulacastrum Linn., Leonotis nepetaefolia (L.) R.Br. and Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) Jeffrey
Paras Gupta , Shailesh K. Gupta and Sumeet Dwivedi
Abstract
The traditional system of medicine is so ingrained in our culture and about 80% of the Indian population depends on this indigenous system and traditional medicine for relief. With such a huge section of an ever increasing population relying on herbal remedies, it is imperative that the plant products which have been in use for such a long time be scientifically supported for their efficacy. Diabetes a metabolic disorders is most frequent occurring disease in India. The present paper was designed to investigate anti-diabetic activity of ethanolic extract of leaves of Trianthema porctulacastrum Linn., Leonotis nepetaefolia (L.) R.Br. and Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) Jeffrey in alloxan induced. Results indicate that all the ethanolic extract of leaves was showed significant activity however, of Trianthema porctulacastrum Linn. showed more potent anti-diabetic activity than other two when compared with standard drug.
Keywords
Medicinal plants, Anti-diabetic activity, Alloxan,
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