To investigate the absorption and the inhibition of glucose by the aqueous seed extracts of Trigonella foenum gracum. The small intestine of all animals were removed, washed with 0.9% (w/v) normal saline and intestinal segments were everted the empty sac was filled with 0.5 ml of the KHB buffer and placed in a stoppered conical flask with 5 ml of the buffer with varying concentration of glucose...

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that results in hyperglycemia due to decreased insulin production or inefficient insulin utilization. This disease has been reported in animals, particularly in aged dogs. However, the disorder is much more prevalent in humans. Millions of people across the globe currently have diabetes and incidence rates are predicted to increase dramatically as the p...

Trigonella foenum-gracum L. (Fenugreek) (Leguminosae) is employed as an herbal medicine. Its seeds are known for their carminative, tonic and antidiabetic effects. In the present study, we investigated the hypoglycaemic activities of the hydroalcoholic, ethanolic and chloroformic extracts of the Trigonella foenum-gracum seeds in streptozotocin-diabetic rats using interperitoneall (i.p.) adminis...

Trigonella foenum-gracum L. (Fenugreek) (Leguminosae) is employed as an herbal medicine. Its seeds are known for their carminative, tonic and antidiabetic effects. In the present study, we investigated the hypoglycaemic activities of the hydroalcoholic, ethanolic and chloroformic extracts of the Trigonella foenum-gracum seeds in streptozotocin-diabetic rats using interperitoneall (i.p.) adminis...

abstract in order to study the effect of different organ extracts of fenugreek (trigonella gracum (on germination of some crops and weeds, an experiment was conducted in completely randomized design with 3 replications. factors included 4 species soybean (glysin max),sesame ( sesamus indicum) , pigweed (amaranthus retroflexus) and velvetleaf (abotilon teophrasti) and the extract of different fe...

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is used as a condiment and a medicinal plant. Various experimental and human studies have reported that fenugreek is a potential agent to treat diabetes mellitus. Fenugreek plays a key role to prevent the induction and progression of various disorders such as cancer, ulcer, obesity, etc. Moreover, the pleiotropic actions of fenugreek have been evaluated in ...

The leaves or seeds powder of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) were orally administered in the diet to hypercholesterolemic male rats for 8 weeks to test their effect on lipid profile, antioxidants enzymes and lipid peroxide. Twenty four male rats weighing 150-170 gm were divided into four groups. The first group is untreated (control group), fed basal diet, the second group, fed on 2% cho...

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual herb, used as a spice and traditionally as medicine. Fenugreek finds its uses in treating hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and disorders of gastro-intestinal and cardiovascular systems. Fenugreek cultivation in India is affected by fungal diseases like root-rot and damping-off and fungicides like carbendazim are used to overcome these infections. ...

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum) is both [1] herb (leaves) and a spice (seed) belonging to the family Fabaceae. Fenugreek leaves and seeds are used in the cuisine of India. Fenugreek also has [1] medicinal value. Fenugreek seeds are known [2] to reduce serum glucose and improve glucose tolerance and hence are prescribed to diabetic patients. In the recent past supplemental Chromium is being...