Dill (Anethum graveolans L.) aerial parts a renewed interest in medicinal plants because generally they do not elicit any side effects. In present study, effect of the hydro-alcoholic extract of the Anethum graveolans L. aerial parts on serum glucose, total cholesterol, triglyceride, C-LDL, C-HDL, urea, uric acid, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase (AP), alanine aminotransaminase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransaminase (AST) enzymes levels were investigated in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. The animals were made diabetic using by alloxan (90 mg/kg, i.p.). The hydroethanolic extract at doses 50, 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg, i.p. were administered for 14 days, intraperitoneally. Blood samples were obtained from heart after 14 days. The group of …show more content…
With the number of cases expected to increase rapidly in the years to come, diabetes is a growing health challenge worldwide. With the active encouragement of the WHO, an attempt is being made to collect traditional medical information used for the treatment of diabetes for study in modern laboratories in order to scientifically evaluate therapeutic efficacies [2]. In recent years much research is focused on the development of herbal medicines which offer exemplary source for drug discovery [3]. Despite remarkable advances made in the management of diabetes by the use of synthetic drugs, there has been a renewed interest in medicinal plants because generally they do not elicit any side effects. Dill (Anethum graveolans L.) aerial parts have a renewed interest in medicinal plants because generally they do not elicit any side effects. Dill is one such herbal plant known as “Shevid or Shebet” in Iran and its botanical name is Anethum graveolans L. belonging to family Apiaceae. A. graveolens is an annual or biennial herb. It grows up to 90–120 cm tall and has slender branched stems, finely divided leaves, small umbels (2–9 cm diameter) of yellow flowers, and long spindle-shaped roots. In general, dill leaves (dill weeds) and seeds (small fragrant fruits) are used as seasoning. The leaves could be used in eggs, meats,
A government is only instituted to ensure the rights of citizens. The Declaration of Rights of the Inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts reserves the state’s right to certain powers that were not said in the United States Constitution. One of these powers is the ability to govern themselves as a free state (Document #7). One of the main reasons colonists were hesitant for a federal government was the strength and privileges the government would have. Colonists did not want the federal government always overriding the state government because it would infringe their rights. When the colonists give themselves the right to powers not stated in the Constitution, they are expanding their power. This also stops the federal government
Type 2 diabetes is a serious metabolic disorder, which prevents the body from producing enough insulin to breakdown sugars from food to be used as energy. diabetes can have terrible effects on the body and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States (Dey, 2011, pg. 231). Being that it is also the most common metabolic disorder in the world today many researchers have begun looking into possible solutions to this disease. One team includes that of Mohammadreza Vafa, Farhad Mohammadi, Farzad Shidfar, Mohammadhossein Salehi Sormaghi, Iraj Heidari, Banafshe Golestan, and Fatemehsadat Amiri, who researched how cinnamon effected diabetic patients. The
The main purpose of the study is to determine the inhibitory effect of Daucus carota subsp. sativus on Wistar rats and its future
I was running down the field against Inter Lakes biggest rival Moultonborough. As the ball floats through the air heading towards the goalie I know I can reach, but I knew it would be close. As I approached the now rolling ball, I realize that the goalie would make it just before me. Desperate for a goal I go to the last resort and decide to slide for the ball. I slide as quickly as possible which resulted in me getting the slightest of touch on the ball that it slips past the goalie. I now realized that I had a chance to score the goal I had worked for since the beginning of the game. With the goalie out of position, I go to propel my body back up with my hand. As my hand hits the frozen fall ground it bent back and the sound of my bone braking ran through my body.
Diabetes is a common health condition among many Americans today. As of 2014, 29.1 million people or 9.3 percent of the American population have diabetes and 86 million, or one out of three, Americans have pre-diabetes which increases one's risk for developing diabetes1. Since diabetes is a top health concern for a great number of Americans, many are open to integrative practices including dietary supplementation. With half of the American population using at least one dietary supplement and as an increasing number of Americans look to integrative medicine2, it is no surprise many opt for dietary supplements to aid in diabetes management. Cinnamon is a common household spice used in many culinary preparations and can be found as a dietary
The oils and extracts from Cinnamomum zeylanicum L. possess a powerful antioxidant activity due to the presence of phenolic and polyphenolic substances (221). Cinnamomum zeylanicum demonstrated numerous beneficial effects both in vitro and in vivo as a potential therapeutic agent for DM, and it also showed beneficial effects against diabetic neuropathy and DN (222). It reduces BSL. Furthermore, studies showed that polyphenols from cinnamon have in vitro
Diabetes is a chronic illness that requires continuous medical care and patient self-management education to prevent acute complications and to reduce the risk of long-term complications[ ].
News journalists obtained a quote from the research from the Department of Biotechnology, "Because of their chemical diversity, it is no coincidence that these compounds exhibit a wide range of pharmacologically important properties. In addition to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer-related properties, particular attention is being paid to prenylflavonoids that occur almost exclusively in hops and are considered to be some of the most active phytoestrogens known. Hop oils and resins are well known for their sedative and other neuropharmacological properties, but in addition, these compounds exhibit antibacterial and antifungal effects. Recently, alpha bitter acids have been shown to block the development of a number of complex lifestyle diseases that are referred to by the collective name metabolic syndrome.
Nowadays, everyone wants to get slim body, in order to they prepare a diet chart to reduce their weight. But, for maintaining the proper diet plan is one of the complicated things. The majority of the weight loss plans going to deserve fail, so that people are confused how to reduce their weight in a simple way. The diet plan is not the best way to reduce their weight quickly. Most of the studies, research papers that reviews there are 898 various academic papers for the period of 68 years. The studies found that only the 15% of the people are only get success for making some diet plans to reduce their weight. For the recent years there are lots of supplements and tablets are introduced to reduce the weight, some of them are utilized supplements and reduce their weights. However, people convey to the doctors, which one help to reduce their without any kind of problems and side effects in the body. Most of the doctors prefer Forskolin is one of the excellent and effective chemical that can be help get from the Forskohlii used to burn unwanted cholesterols and increase the metabolism rate in the body. The Forskolin Reviews and research papers also prefer the Forskolin is the excellent weight loss unique chemical, the plant Coleus Forskohlii is one of the family of the mint. The Forskolin plants are found in the Burma, Thailand, Brazil, Africa and India. The Forskolin is taken from the Coleus Forskohlii roots.
The objective of the study was to exam the lipid lowering capabilities of plant stanols and sterols on people with primary hypercholesterolaemia at a dose of 1.8g daily.1 The supplement was combined with therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) and administered to patients for six weeks. This study was a double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled cross over trial.
Diabetes is a very common disease in the world, especially in the western countries; it's a disease that has chronic abnormal high glucose level in the blood, which may caused by insufficient production of insulin, or improper functionality of insulin and its receptors in the metabolic pathways and mechanisms (Hansen, 2012).
The world is full of dangers some seen while others slip right under the radar until it is too late. According to the Merriam Webster online dictionary a vaccine is, “a preparation of killed microorganisms, living attenuated organisms, or living fully virulent organisms that is administered to produce or artificially increase immunity to a particular disease.” Before the invention of vaccines, the immune system was left fighting a losing battle against some of mankind’s worst enemies, but with the help of vaccines humans have a tool to strengthen their immune system and fight back against these unseen killers. Vaccines defeat deadly viruses, strengthen society, and change lives.
Diabetes is a leading concern for today’s population. A disease caused my many factors; is a growing concern for people around the world. Anyone, who faces this evil or is in danger of facing it, due to a family history of this disease, or due to improper living habits, should take both care and precaution to tackle the complications of diabetes. The targeted population, if, bring change in their lifestyle can control both type 1 diabetes and prevent development of type 2 diabetes. Changes such as building healthy eating habits, losing excess weight and increasing the physical workout can bring about positive result in managing or preventing diabetes.
Diabetes is a disorder which millions of people in the United States suffer from. It occurs as a result of a lot of sugar in the blood for a long time. It is classified into three types which are type 1; type 2 and gestational diabetes which develop in women during the last trimester of their pregnancy. The cause of diabetes is unknown but some factors such as heredity, obesity and problems with cells located in the pancreas could contribute to this disease. A key issue for diabetics is the sugar contents and they must try as much as possible to know the sugar contents of protein, carbohydrate and fat. The reason is to regulate the amount of sugar in the bloodstream such that it can be managed effectively.
Herbal medicines are prescribed widely because of its efficacy, fewer adverse effects and relatively low cost. The antidiabetic potential of numerous medicinal plants has been reported, the efficacy might be due to presence of various bioactive phytoconstituents includes, alkaloids, amino acids, carbohydrates, guanidine, glycopeptides, galactomannan gum, glycosides, hypoglycans, inorganic ions, peptidoglycan, polysaccharides, steroids and terpenoids because these active principles are capable of altering various metabolic cascades associated with diabetes, which results directly or indirectly attenuates blood glucose levels (Pranav et al., 2008).