The hypoglycaemic activity of Karela fruits and Fenugreek seeds in non-insulin dependent diabetic patients. | [Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology • 2003]

Author(s):

1. Md. Anwar Habib: Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

2. Md. Abdul-Gafur: Department of Pharmacy, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Abstract:

The evaluation of hypoglycaemic activity of crude karela fruits powder (Momordica charantia), fenugreek seeds powder (Trigonella foenumgraecuin) and combined karela plus fenugreek powder were studied by estimation of post-prandial blood sugar (PPBS) level in non-insulin dependent diabetic (NIDDM) patients in a cross-over design. After administration of karela fruits powder (4gm/patient) fenugreek seeds powder (50gm/patient) and combined regimen (karela 2gm/patient plus fenugreek 25gm/patient) daily for consecutive 21 days showed that there was reduction in PPBS level significantly (p

Page(s): 37-40

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology, Volume: 20, Issue: 2, Year: 2003

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