Table 1 Effect of methanol extract of X. indicum stems (XISE) on blood glucose level in hyperglycemic mice following 120 minutes of glucose loading
Treatment | Dose (mg/kg body weight) | Blood glucose level (mmol/l) | % lowering of blood glucose level |
|---|---|---|---|
Control (Group 1) | 10 ml | 5.67 ± 0.32 | - |
Glibenclamide (Group 2) | 10 mg | 3.05 ± 0.06 | 46.2* |
(XISE) | 50 mg | 4.20 ± 0.27 | 25.9* |
(XISE) | 100 mg | 4.17 ± 0.22 | 26.5* |
(XISE) | 200 mg | 4.07 ± 0.18 | 28.2* |
(XISE) | 400 mg | 3.90 ± 0.31 | 31.2* |