Phytother Res. 2002 Nov; 16(7): 675-6.

Effect of Artemisia santonicum L. on blood glucose in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits.

Korkmaz H, Gürdal A.

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Arts Ondokuz Mayis University, Kurupelit, 55139, Samsun, Turkey.

The hypoglycaemic effect of panicles of Artemisia santonicum L. in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits was investigated. Blood glucose levels were determined after oral administration of an aqueous extract of Artemisia santonicum L. In normal and diabetic rabbits, 2 mL/kg (0.42 g/kg) aqueous extract significantly (p < 0.01) reduced blood glucose levels 6 h after administration, which was consistent and time-dependent.Copyright 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.