Unripe plantain is used for management of diabetes mellitus in Nigeria, the possible effect of its methods of processing on some biochemical parameters has not been investigated. The objective of this study is to determine the effect of methods of processing unripe plantain on bl...
This study evaluates the effect aqueous leaf extracts Dodonaea viscosa Linn on alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Sixty grams of Dodonaea viscosa Linn leaf that has initially been pulverized was used to produce the aqueous extract. Sixteen male albino rats were randomly divided into...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2018/36991
This study is aimed at determining the anti-diabetic activity of aqueous seed extract of Terminalia catappa Linn on some biochemical parameters in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Alloxan-induced diabetic rats were administered orally with aqueous extract of Terminalia catappa Linn...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/34296
Galega officinalis Linn (Goat’s rue) is popularly called sakpani in Hausa speaking part of Nigeria. The Plant belongs to the family Leguminoseae. G. officinalis is chiefly used as an antidiabetic plant because of its ability to reduce blood sugar levels. The plant has positive ef...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2017/32145
Type 2 diabetes is the most recorded form of diabetes. It accounts for about 80% to 90% of all recorded cases of diabetes mellitus. The use of plant medicine is a very common practice from ancient time and it is considered the safer and less expensive therapeutic strategy for man...
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease condition caused by decreased insulin production in the pancreas or as a result of the inability of insulin to act on target tissues that activate the absorption of blood glucose. This subsequently leads to an increased concentration of glucose...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v11i330270
Background: Physalis angulata have been extensively used for the management of diabetes in folklore medicine, in Nigeria. Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the antidiabetic effect of aqueous extract of Physalis angulata and its potential mechanisms in streptozotocin-ind...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i1130190
Background: Appreciable number of medicinal plants are used for the treatment of diabetes in Nigeria. Aim of the Study: The present study aimed to investigate the antidiabetic activity of Zingiber officinale extracts and its potential mechanisms in streptozotocin-induced diabetic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v8i1-230131
Background: Underutilized plants are nutritionally rich and contain variety of phytochemicals which need to be explored for their contribution to the improvement of human health and economic value. Aim: To evaluate the physicochemical characteristics, nutrient, phytochemicals and...
This research project was carried out to investigate the biochemical effect of Sarcocephalus latifolius leaf extract in alloxan induced diabetic rats. The study was carried out for about 12 months in the department of Biochemistry University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria and Prestige medi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/34311
According to the World Health Organisation, over 537 million adults currently live with diabetes. Despite the availability of pharmacological treatments such as insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents, these options often come with significant drawbacks. As a result, there is increa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i10496