What is it about?
The goal was to investigate biochemical activity and antihyperglycemic properties of Rumex obtusifolius L. in rabbits with hyperglycemia. The high content of total phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and tannins has been determined in this plant extract. Ethanol extract showed significant effect on hyperglycemia, reducing fasting glucose levels, improving glucose tolerance, and increasing liver glycogen content compared to the hyperglycemic control group.
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Why is it important?
Armenian flora has large diversity of plants which might delay the development of diabetic complications and correc metabolic disorders.Thus, the identification of potent antidiabetic agents from natural sources, such as edible plants with minimum side effects for diabetic patients, is crucial.
Perspectives
The findings suggest that Rumex obtusifolius may have beneficial effects and should be supplement, as herbal remedy in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
Anush Aghajanyan
Yerevan State University
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This page is a summary of: Biochemical Activity and Hypoglycemic Effects of Rumex obtusifolius L. Seeds Used in Armenian Traditional Medicine, BioMed Research International, November 2018, Hindawi Publishing Corporation,
DOI: 10.1155/2018/4526352.
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