Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
  • Year: 2009
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 2

Anti-Diabetic Activity of Ethanolic and Aqueous Extracts Of Leaves of Butea Monosperma (L) Toub

  • Author:
  • Arora Dhiraj, KL Senthilkumar, L Samuel Joshua, K Senthilkumar, T Karthiyayini
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 113 to 114

Padmavathi College of Pharmacy, Periyanahalli -635205, Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu, India

*Corresponding Author: Arora Dhiraj, Padmavathi College of Pharmacy, Periyanahalli -635205, Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu, India

Online published on 22 March, 2013.

Abstract

The antidiabetic activity of alcoholic and aqueous extracts of leaves of Butea monosperma (L) Toub. were evaluated. Both the extracts showed significant antidiabetic activity, aqueous extract was found to be almost significant as standard drug in lowering blood glucose level. Whereas the ethanolic extracts treated group showed blood glucose level which is comparatively less to aqueous extract and standard drug. The drug/extracts were given twice a day dose was found significant.