Physiological effect of Ephedra ViridisAs Antibacterial and Antidiabetic in Normal and Diabetic Rats
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Ephedra viridis
in normal and diabetic rats with antibacterial activities.
Methods 40 male albino rats weighing between 200 and 240 gm were
included in this study streptozotocin induced diabetic rats, randomly
divided into 4 groups. Group 1 Normal control group,Group 2 Normal rats
treated with Ephedra viridis,Group 3 Diabetic rats and Group 4 Diabetic
rats treated with Ephedra viridis.. These groups tested for oral glucose
tolerance test, HbA1C and lipids profile. The
Results were significant in the group 4 for oral glucose tolerance test and
HbA1C also showed significant difference in lipids profile. Also
Antibacterial Activities showed inhibited both Gram negative and Grampositive bacteria.
Conclusion the Ephedra viridis showed significant effect in diabetic
hyperlipidemia rats and antibacterial activities