ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY OF TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA (FAM: MENISPERMACEAE) IN ALLOXAN TREATED ALBINO RATS

The antidiabetic (hypoglycemic) activity of Tinospora cordifolia (Menispermaceae) investigated in alloxan treated albino rats. The rats weighing 150-190gm were administered intraperitonealy with 180mg/kg body weight dose of alloxan monohydrate for the induction of diabetes. The oral dose of alcoholic extract of Tinospora cordifolia, 20ml/kg of bodyweight from day 2 to 30 given to the animals; twice a day half an hour prior to feeding. Significant decrease in blood sugar level of animals was noticed after the treatment. The results showed that the extract of Tinospora cordifolia is antidiabetogenic and possess hypoglycemic effects

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Alloxan ، Antidiabetic ، Blood Sugar ، Insulin ، Tinospora Cordifolia