Hypoglycemic activity in various species of the genus Lavandula. Part 2: Lavandula dentata and Lavandula latifolia

Gamez, M.J.; Zarzuelo, A.; Risco, S.; Utrilla, P.; Jimenez, J.

Die Pharmazie 43(6): 441-442

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0031-7144
PMID: 3212035
Document Number: 310833
When administered as aqueous suspension to rats with normal blood glucose levels, both species showed marked hypoglycaemic activity, whereas only L. dentata was effective in aqueous infusion form, being less effective, however, than the suspension. It is suggested that in these species the active principles may be partially insoluble in water.

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