Fitoterapia. 2000 Aug; 71(4): 444-6.

Hypoglycaemic activity of Ocimum gratissimum in rats.

Aguiyi JC, Obi CI, Gang SS, Igweh AC.

Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria.

The hypoglycaemic effect of the methanolic extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaves was evaluated in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Intraperitoneal injection of the extract (400 mg/kg) significantly reduced plasma levels both in normal and diabetic rats by 56 and 68%, respectively.