Evaluation of traditional plant treatments for diabetes: studies in streptozotocin diabetic mice

Journal/Book: Acta-Diabetol-Lat 26 (1), 51-55. 1989;

Abstract: Seven plants and a herbal mixture used for traditional treatment ofdiabetes were studied in streptozotocin diabetic mice. The treatmentswere supplied as 6.25% by weight of the diet for 9 days. Consumption ofdiets containing bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), golden seal(Hydrastis canadensis), mistletoe (Viscum album) and tarragon (Artemisiadracunculus) significantly reduced the hyperphagia and polydipsiaassociated with streptozotocin diabetes, but bayberry (Cinnamomumtamala), meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), senna (Cassia occidentalis)and the herbal mixture did not alter these parameters. Bearberry,mistletoe and tarragon retarded the body weight loss but none of theeight treatments significantly altered plasma glucose or insulinconcentrations. These studies suggest that bearberry, golden seal,mistletoe and tarragon may counter some of the symptoms ofstreptozotocin diabetes without, however, affecting glycemic control.Author.

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