Antidiabetic Activity of Ficus gibbosa Blume Extracts in Streptozotocin–Nicotinamide-induced Diabetes in Sprague Dawley Rats

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences

Author
1. G Kumara Swamy
2. YR Sanjaya Kumar
3. Sudesh N Gaidhani
4. N Thamizh Selvam
5. OS Lakshmi
6. Srikanth Ala
7. KG Vasanthakumar
ISSN
2279-0357
DOI
10.5005/jdras-10059-0094
Volume
5
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2020
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
    1. National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala, India
    1. National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala, India
    1. National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala, India
    1. National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala, India
    1. National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala, India
    1. Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, New Delhi, India
    1. Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases, New Delhi, India
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    Abstract

    Aim: To evaluate the antidiabetic activity of hydroalcoholic extracts of Ficus gibbosa Blume (leaves and stem bark) in streptozotocin–nicotinamide induced diabetic rats. Materials and methods: The animals were rendered diabetic by single intraperitoneal injections of nicotinamide (195 mg/kg body weight) followed by streptozotocin (65 mg/kg body weight). Induction of experimental diabetes was confirmed by blood glucose analysis. The test extracts were used at 3-dose levels viz., low dose (100 mg/kg body weight), average dose (250 mg/kg body weight and high dose (500 mg/kg body weight). Male Sprague Dawley rats were used in the experiment, each containing 6 animals. Oral glucose tolerance test was carried out 7 days post test extract administration at 3 doses. The diabetic animals were given the test extracts at different doses for a period of 5 weeks and blood sugar was evaluated at weekly intervals. Results: Both leaves and stem bark extracts of Ficus gibbosa Blume significantly reduced the elevated blood glucose levels at 60- and 120-minute postglucose overload. The test extracts showed significant antidiabetic activity against streptozotocin- and nicotinamide-induced diabetes in Sprague Dawley (SD) rats. Conclusion: The extracts of Ficus gibbosa Blume showed significant antidiabetic activity against experimental type 2 diabetes in SD rats.

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