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Fitoterapia
; 71(4): 444-6, 2000 Aug.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10925022
RESUMO
The hypoglycaemic effect of the methanolic extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaves was evaluated in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Intraperitoneal injection of the extract (400 mg/kg) significantly reduced plasma levels both in normal and diabetic rats by 56 and 68%, respectively.