Open Access<p>In vivo Antidiabetic Activity Evaluation of Aqueous and 80% Methanolic Extracts of Leaves of <em>Thymus schimperi</em> (Lamiaceae) in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Mice</p>
Author(s) -
Getu Melesie Taye,
Mohammed Hussen Bule,
Diriba Alemayehu Gadisa,
Frehiwot Teka,
Teferra Abula
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.853
H-Index - 43
ISSN - 1178-7007
DOI - 10.2147/dmso.s268689
Subject(s) - alloxan , lamiaceae , in vivo , traditional medicine , aqueous solution , aqueous extract , chemistry , diabetes mellitus , pharmacology , biology , medicine , endocrinology , microbiology and biotechnology , organic chemistry
Diabetes mellitus disorder characterized by increase in serum glucose level as a result of change in fat, protein metabolism, and carbohydrate. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of the aqueous and hydroalcoholic leaf extract of Thymus. schimperi on blood glucose levels.