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DiaMedBase ID |
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DMPCl180 |
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Medicinal Plant
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Loranthus begwensis,
Citrus limon, Vernonia amygdalina |
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Plant part(s)
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Whole plant |
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Objective |
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To study the effect of an
aqueous extract in lowering blood sugar levels |
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Journal Source
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Phytotherapy Research,
1998; 11(2):171-173 |
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Title
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Metabolic and Renal
Changes Following the Ingestion of African Mistletoe Extract in Rats |
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Authors
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D. K. Obatomi, A. A. A.
Oye, Z. N. Jangber, V. J. Temple |
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Address
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Department of
Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Science, University of Jos, P. M. B.
2084, Jos, Nigeria |
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Abstract
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The effect of an aqueous
extract of African mistletoe (Loranthus begwensis) from two
host plants (Citrus limon [Cl-mistletoe] or Vernonia
amygdalina [Va-mistletoe]) was studied in male Wistar rats treated
orally with either 1.32, 13.2 or 26.4 g/kg per day for 7 days. A
significant dose-dependent reduction (p<0.01) in the
serum glucose and cholesterol was obtained with both extracts,
accompanied by a reduction of urine flow rate and serum creatinine.
Increases in urinary enzymes and protein excretion were dose-related
and dependent on the source of extracts. Mistletoe extract
irrespective of source appears to lower the blood sugar level offering
the potential for clinical use of the ingredients of its extracts. |
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Diseases |
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Disease Link |
