Pharmacological Evaluation of ＂Sugar Remedy,＂ A Polyherbal Formulation, on Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mellitus in Rats

Sandeep Singhal ； Arvind Singh Rathore ； Vikram Lohar ； Rakesh Dave ； Jeetesh Dave

《Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine》 4卷3期 (2014/07) Pp. 189-195

https://doi.org/10.4103/2225-4110.127800

摘要

In the present study, Sugar Remedy, a polyherbal formulation (manufactured by Umalaxmi Organics Pvt Ltd, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India) was evaluated for its antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidant effects against normal and streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Type II diabetes was induced in male Wistar rats by administration of a single intraperitoneal (IP) injection of STZ at a dose of 60 mg/kg. Effects of three different doses of Sugar Remedy suspension (185, 370, and 740 mg/kg/day, orally) and Metformin (500 mg/kg/day, orally) administered for 21 days were studied on parameters such as blood glucose, lipid profile, and antioxidant levels. Results were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Dunnett's test. No significant changes were noticed in blood glucose, serum lipid levels, and kidney parameters in normal rats treated with Sugar Remedy suspension alone. The efficacy of Sugar Remedy as an antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidant agent in STZ-induced diabetes was comparable to that of the standard, 500 mg/kg of Metformin. Present findings provide experimental evidence that Sugar Remedy has significant antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidative effects in diabetic experimental rats. Hence, Sugar Remedy may be regarded as a promising natural and safe remedy for the prevention or delay of diabetic complications.

關鍵字

Ayurveda ； Diabetes mellitus ； Hyperlipidemia ； Streptozotocin ； Sugar remedy

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