Antihyperglycemic activity of the ethanolic seed extract of Vernonia anthelminticum willd
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at tissue level or increase in pancreatic beta-cell function or due to inhibition of intestinal absorption of glucose. Th e study indicated that the ethanolic extract is a potential antidiabetic agent and lends scientifi c support for its else’s in folk medicine.
Key words: Alloxan, antidiabetic, blood glucose, gliclazide, vernonia anthelminiticum
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