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Effects of Sclerocarya birroea Hochst. extract on some metabolic activities in the rat |
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| Authors: | A. Trovato S. Kirjavainen E. M. Galati A. M. Forestieri L. Iauk |
| Abstract: | The decoction of Sclerocarya birroea Hochst. shows hypoglycaemic effects, an increase in plasma IRI in normal rats and an incremented oral-glucose tolerance. The decoction is also active against diet-induced hypercholesterolaemia. |
| Keywords: | Sclerocarya birroea Hochst bark hypoglycaemic and hypocholesterolaemic activities |