Hypoglycemic effect of Rheum ribes roots in alloxan induced diabetic and normal mice

Ozbek H., CEYLAN E., Kara M., Özgökçe F., Koyuncu M.

SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE, vol.31, no.2, pp.113-115, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.113-115
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A decoction extract of Rheum ribes roots was given orally and tested for hypoglycemic effect in healthy and in alloxan-diabetic mice. The results were compared with glibenclamide, a standard hypoglycemic agent, and control groups. It was found that the extract possesses a hypoglycemic effect in diabetic animals.