Table 2 Percent blood glucose reduction produced by T. chebula after chronic administration in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Group (n = 5) | Dose (mg/kg) | Percent blood glucose reduction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 (Weeks) | ||
Control | ---- | -19.72 ± 8.05 | -14.35 ± 4.92 | -7.06 ± 4.28 | -12.48 ± 7.55 |
T. chebula | 300 | 38.75 ± 8.09* | 45.20 ± 11.64* | 48.10 ± 5.25* | 53.09 ± 3.14* |
Glibenclamide | 0.04 | 48.09 ± 10.90* | 55.75 ± 8.03* | 58.88 ± 5.08* | 60.10 ± 2.70* |