Anithyperglycemic activity of Momordica dioica fruits in alloxan-induced diabetic rats

Abstract

The chloroform, ethyl acetate and alcohol extracts of Momordica dioica fruit have been tested for their anti-diabetic activity in alloxan-induced diabetic rats following an identified use of the plant as anti-diabetic in traditional medicine. The ethyl acetate and ethanol showed significant antidiabetic activity at a dose of 200 mg/kg, p.o.

Keywords: Momordica dioica, cucurbitaceae, fruits, rats, alloxan-induced diabetes, anti-hyperglycemic activity

Nigerian Journal of Natural Products and Medicine Vol. 9 2005: 33-34