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, G�rdal 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.