Evaluation of antihyperglycemic potential of homeopathic medicines Insulinum, Pancreatinum and Uranium nitricum in Streptozotocin Induced diabetic rats

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IntroductionDiabetes Mellitusis an emerging endocrine and metabolic disorder which has affected millions of people globally. Homeopathic system of medicine uses ultra-molecular doses for treatment of Diabetes Mellitus. Homeopathic medicines are prepared from plant, mineral, sarcodes,nosodes and animal parts. Insulinum 6 CH, Pancreatinum 6CH and Uranium nitricum 6 CHareused in homeopathy for treatment of Diabetes Mellitus. However,no preclinical studies have been investigated for the anti-diabetic effect and its safety.MethodsHomeopathic medicines Insulinum 6CH, Pancreatinum 6CHandUranium nitricum6CH(1012)dilution factor were used to examine antihyperglycemic effects in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. After 28 daysoftreatment,bodyweight, Hematology, Biochemistry (serum glucose, urea, creatinine, SGPT, SGOT, ALP, Triglyceride and HDL-cholesterol), Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, HbA1C with histopathologyof (Liver, Kidney, Pancreas) weremeasured.ResultsAfter Streptozotocin induction, the animals have shown significant increase in the fasting blood glucose level (p<0.01) as compared to normal control animals. Treatment with homeopathic medicine Insulinum 6CH, Pancreatinum 6CHandUranium nitricum6CHpotency showed significant decrease in levels of Glucose (p<0.05), OGTT, Total protein (P<0.001), ALP (P<0.05), Cholesterol (P<0.001), SGPT (P<0.001), SGOT (p<0.01), Urea, HbA1C as compared to diabetic animal.ConclusionsIn the present study homeopathic medicine Insulinum 6CH, Pancreatinum 6CH andUranium nitricum6CHpotency exhibitantihyperglycemic effects in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats.(AU)