Author(s):
Deepak Meher, Mithilesh Singh, Bibekananda Meher
Email(s):
meherpharm@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00296 
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Deepak Meher1, Mithilesh Singh2, Bibekananda Meher3*
1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
2Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, NIMS Institute of Pharmacy, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
3RITEE College of Pharmacy, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 19,
Issue - 5,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Boerhavia diffusa and Asparagus racemosus plant extracts were evaluated for antidiabetic effects in STZ-low-dosed and high-fat diet induced diabetic rats. Rats weighing between 200 - 250g are selected for antidiabetic activity and divided randomly in to six groups normal control, diabetic Control, standard control (glibenclamide, 2.5mg/kg), Boerhavia diffusa extract (200mg/kg), Asparagus racemosus extract (200mg/kg), one group with both the test drug with five animals in each group. High-fat diet was initially given for 4 weeks. Low-dose STZ, i.e, 35mg/kg, was given for the induction of diabetes. Treatment was given for 15 days. Results show a significant (P?0.05) improvement when compared with the diabetic control group.
Cite this article:
Deepak Meher, Mithilesh Singh, Bibekananda Meher. Boerhavia diffusa and Asparagus racemosus: Evaluation of Antidiabetic Action in Low-Dose STZ and HFD-Induced Diabetic Rats. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(5):2065-7. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00296
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Deepak Meher, Mithilesh Singh, Bibekananda Meher. Boerhavia diffusa and Asparagus racemosus: Evaluation of Antidiabetic Action in Low-Dose STZ and HFD-Induced Diabetic Rats. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(5):2065-7. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00296 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-5-17
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