Abstract:
The alcoholic extract of Talinum cuneifolium (Protulaceae) was studied for
antidiabetic activity. The study was performed using Alloxan induced diabetic model at
dose of 200mg/kg, 400mg/kg body weight of rat of AETC for seven days and the
effects were compared with reference standards, Glibenclamide 0.5mg/kg. The plant
extract at 400mg/kg significantly lowered the blood sugar level of hyperglycemic rats.
From the toxicity study it was observed that EETC is non-toxic of showed the presence
of steroid, flavonoids, tannins alkaloid, proteins and carbohydrates.
