Antidiabetic effect and mechanisms of SPH-1 in db/db mice

  • Published : 2002.10.01

Abstract

SPH-l is a herbal medicine composing oriental prescription. We have studied the antidiabetic effect and mechanism of SPH-l in insulin-resistant diabetic db/db mice. Mice were grouped and treated for 3 weeks as follows: control group was administrated with tap water orally: treated group was administrated with SPH-l orally at dose of 500 mg/kg. SPH-l lowered plasma glucose level by 67% as compared to the diabetic control (omitted)

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