Effect of water extract of Psidium guajava leaves on alloxan-induced diabetic rats

Pharmazie. 2004 Sep;59(9):734-5.

Abstract

A water extract of Psidium guajava leaves was screened for hypoglycemic activity on alloxan-induced diabetic rats. In both acute and sub-acute tests, the water extract, at an oral dose of 250 mg/kg, showed statistically significant hypoglycemic activity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Glucose / metabolism
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • India
  • Male
  • Pancreas / drug effects
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Psidium / chemistry*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Plant Extracts