Effects of the aqueous extracts of Rhodamnia cinerea on metabolic indices and sorbitol-related complications in Type 2 diabetic rats

• Main Authors: Mustapha Umar Imam,, Maznah Ismail,, Sasikala M. Chinnappan,
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2017
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/11036/1/11%20Mustapha%20Umar.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/11036/; http://www.ukm.my/jsm/english_journals/vol46num4_2017/contentsVol46num4_2017.html

There is growing interest in the use of plant bioresources for managing Type 2 diabetes. In this study, Rhodamnia cinerea, which is used traditionally to manage diseases in Malaysia, was explored for its antidiabetic effects. Type 2 diabetic rats were managed for 4 weeks using aqueous extract of R....