Evaluation of antidiabetic activity of leaves and fruits of Ficus religiosa Linn.

Abstract

The ethanolic extracts of the leaves and fruits of Ficus religiosa Linn. were comparatively evaluated for their blood glucose lowering activity in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats. The ethanolic extract of the fruit, at a dosage of 250 mg/kg body weight, was found to exert a more pronounced antidiabetic activity than a 100mg/kg body weight dose. Fruit extracts were found to have no effect on normal rats. While, leaves extract was ineffective to lower the blood glucose level significantly in diabetic rats.