Evaluation of antidiabetic and hypolipidemic activity of cedrus deodara and embelia ribes with their synergistic effects

Objectives Herbal medicines are getting more importance in the treatment of diabetes, cancer and hepatic disorders because of the side effects of the current allopathic therapy. The medicinal plants Cedrus deodara and Embelia ribes are rich with antidiabetic active contstituents like flavonoids, tannins and embelin. Former studies showed that both pants are potential for the treatment of diabetes. The present study was undertaken to study combined synergistic effect of hydro-alcoholic extract of heart wood of Cedrus deodara with Seeds of Embelia ribes on blood glucose, insulin, and cholesterol and triglyceride level in normal and hyperglycemic rats.
Source: Pancreatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: 5. Diabetes and the pancreas Source Type: research