Anti-diabetic activity of crude Pistacia lentiscus in alloxan-induced diabetes in rats

Authors

  • Muhammad Saad Ur Rehman University College of Pharmacy,University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Sairah Hafeez Kamran University College of Pharmacy,University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Mobasher Ahmad University College of Pharmacy,University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Usman Akhtar University College of Pharmacy,University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7124-0656

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v10i3.23225

Keywords:

Diabtes mellitus, Mastic gum, Pistacia lentiscus

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-diabetic effect of crude Pistacia lentiscus gum (mastic gum) in alloxan-treated diabetic rat model. The crude P. lentiscus (100 mg/kg) showed significant (p<0.001) reduction in blood glucose as compared to control. Liver function test also showed significant changes (p<0.001) as compared to alloxan-treated group. The results of this study showed that crude P. lentiscus gum have considerable efficacy in curing diabetes and have hepatoprotective effect.   

 

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Published

2015-07-01

How to Cite

Saad Ur Rehman, M., S. Hafeez Kamran, M. Ahmad, and U. Akhtar. “Anti-Diabetic Activity of Crude Pistacia Lentiscus in alloxan-Induced diabetes in Rats”. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, vol. 10, no. 3, July 2015, pp. 543-7, doi:10.3329/bjp.v10i3.23225.

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