August 19, 2025F1000ResearchOpen Access

Hypoglycemic effect of the aqueous extract from Acalypha argomuelleri Briq. ' Sweet stick' leaves in Rattus rattus var. albinus

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JRJorge G. Ramos BHBerta Loja Herrera NANéstor Manuel Rodríguez Alayo

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Randomized trial demonstrated blood glucose reduction in Rattus rattus after Acalypha argomuelleri extract administration, suggesting potential for diabetes management.

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The aqueous extract of Acalypha argomuelleri significantly reduced blood glucose levels in rats, demonstrating a promising hypoglycemic effect.
The 300 mg/kg dosage showed the most effectiveness, resulting in near-normal glucose levels at 90 minutes post-administration.
This research utilized a randomized, prospective design, comparing control and treatment groups receiving varying doses of the extract.
Findings highlight the potential of Acalypha argomuelleri as a natural alternative for blood glucose control, warranting further clinical investigation.

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Ramos et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af35e3cf1dd9ea359ea248 https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.164673.1

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August 19, 2025F1000ResearchOpen Access

Hypoglycemic effect of the aqueous extract from Acalypha argomuelleri Briq. ' Sweet stick' leaves in Rattus rattus var. albinus

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Authors

JRJorge G. Ramos BHBerta Loja Herrera NANéstor Manuel Rodríguez Alayo

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Overview

Randomized trial demonstrated blood glucose reduction in Rattus rattus after Acalypha argomuelleri extract administration, suggesting potential for diabetes management.

Key Points

The aqueous extract of Acalypha argomuelleri significantly reduced blood glucose levels in rats, demonstrating a promising hypoglycemic effect.
The 300 mg/kg dosage showed the most effectiveness, resulting in near-normal glucose levels at 90 minutes post-administration.
This research utilized a randomized, prospective design, comparing control and treatment groups receiving varying doses of the extract.
Findings highlight the potential of Acalypha argomuelleri as a natural alternative for blood glucose control, warranting further clinical investigation.

Cite This Study

Ramos et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af35e3cf1dd9ea359ea248 https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.164673.1

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