A Comparative Study on the Anti-Diabetic Potential of Aloe vera Gel and Fenugreek Seeds on Experimentally induced Diabetic Rats

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
M Vanitha ◽  
T Karpagam ◽  
B Varalakshmi ◽  
Suja Pandian
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Fenugreek Seeds ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
Experimentally Induced

Effect of a Polyphenol-Rich Extract from Aloe vera Gel on Experimentally Induced Insulin Resistance in Mice

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (06) ◽  
pp. 1037-1046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Y. Pérez ◽  
Enrique Jiménez-Ferrer ◽  
Alejandro Zamilpa ◽  
Marcelino Hernández-Valencia ◽  
Francisco J. Alarcón-Aguilar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Insulin Tolerance ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
Experimentally Induced

Insulin resistance, which precedes type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is a widespread pathology associated with the metabolic syndrome, myocardial ischemia, and hypertension. Finding an adequate treatment for this pathology is an important goal in medicine. The purpose of the present research was to investigate the effect of an extract from Aloe vera gel containing a high concentration of polyphenols on experimentally induced insulin resistance in mice. A polyphenol-rich Aloe vera extract (350 mg/kg) with known concentrations of aloin (181.7 mg/g) and aloe-emodin (3.6 mg/g) was administered orally for a period of 4 weeks to insulin resistant ICR mice. Pioglitazone (50 mg/kg) and bi-distilled water were used as positive and negative controls respectively. Body weight, food intake, and plasma concentrations of insulin and glucose were measured and insulin tolerance tests were performed. The insulin resistance value was calculated using the homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) formula. Results showed that the polyphenol-rich extract from Aloe vera was able to decrease significantly both body weight ( p < 0.008) and blood glucose levels ( p < 0.005) and to protect animals against unfavorable results on HOMA-IR, which was observed in the negative control group. The highest glucose levels during the insulin tolerance curve test were in the negative control group when compared to the Aloe vera extract and pioglitazone treated mice ( p < 0.05). In conclusion, Aloe vera gel could be effective for the control of insulin resistance.

scholarly journals Ameliorative Effects of Aloe Vera Gel Extract on Circulatory and Tissue Lipid Profile Status in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-26
Author(s):  
RN Ugbaja ◽  
DI Akinloye ◽  
AJ Akamo ◽  
EI Ugwor ◽  
OO IIesanmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Diabetic Control ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Lipid Profiles ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Tissue Lipid ◽  
Rbc Membrane ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
Lipid Parameters ◽  
Scientific Rationale

Diabetes is characterized by hyperglycaemia with alterations of lipid parameters. The effects of Aloe vera (A.V) gel extract on lipid profiles of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats were investigated. Seventy-two male albino rats were randomly divided into six groups of 12 rats each; control, diabetic control, 4 ml/kg and 8 ml/kg body weight (b.w.) A.V, 10 mg/kg b.w. glibenclimide and non-diabetic 8 ml/kg b.w. A.V groups. They were treated for 14 and 28 days. The plasma and HDL lipid profiles (triacylglycerols, cholesterol and phospholipids) of the diabetic rats were significantly (p<0.05) increased, while those of the VLDL+LDL, RBC, RBC membrane and organs were observed to be significantly (p<0.05) reduced, when compared to the control after 14 and 28 days of treatment. A.V gel extract significantly (p<0.05) ameliorated the disruptions observed in the lipid profiles of the diabetic and thus provide a scientific rationale for the use of Aloe vera as a therapeutic agent.Bangladesh J Med Biochem 2016; 9(1): 11-26

Ulcer protective action is improved by washing fresh Aloe vera gel: a comparative study with unwashed gel in indomethacin and ethanol induced ulcers in rats

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 83-89
Author(s):  
Jyoti Tara Manandhar Shrestha ◽  
Roanak Shrestha ◽  
Maya Shrestha ◽  
Saurab Raj Joshi ◽  
Merina Rajbhandari
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Protective Action ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel

scholarly journals EFFICACY OF ANTIOXIDANT WITH ALOE VERA GEL VERSUS INTRA-LESIONAL STEROIDS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS - A PROSPECTIVE COMPARATIVE STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (Suppl-3) ◽  
pp. S526-29
Author(s):  
Muhammad Tahir ◽  
Asim Abbas ◽  
Faiz Ul Hassan Nawaz ◽  
Mohsin Raza ◽  
Atif Rafique ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Lipoic Acid ◽  
Oral Submucous Fibrosis ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Burning Sensation ◽  
Alpha Lipoic Acid ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
Prospective Comparative Study ◽  
Submucous Fibrosis

Objective: To compared efficacy of alpha lipoic acid (antioxidant medication) and aloe vera gel together versus intralesional steroids (hydrocortisone) in management of oral submucous fibrosis by evaluating post treatment clinical features of mouth opening and burning sensation. Study Design: A prospective comparative study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of ENT, Combined Military Hospital, Malir Karachi, from Jul 2018 to Mar 2020. Methodology: Twenty-eight patients were involved in the research and were distributed into two groups, I and II. Alpha lipoid acid with aloe vera gel was given in group I and hydrocortisone was given in group II. Burning sensation and mouth opening were recorded both at start and at monthly interval later on for three consecutive months. The data collected were statistically analyzed by using SPSS-22. Results: A significant lessening in burning sensation (p<0.001) and improvement in mouth opening were noticed in both groups. However, comparison between alpha lipoic acid with aloe vera gel group versus hydrocortisone group showed almost similar results. Conclusion: Alpha lipoic acid and aloe vera gel can significantly improve oral submucous fibrosis clinically. So, these can be utilized as an alternative option in cases where intralesional steroid is poorly tolerated or is contraindicated.

scholarly journals Role of Aloe vera Gel Against Neuro Degeneration, Biochemical and Behavioral Alterations in STZ Induced Diabetic Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (03) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
Kota Srilatha ◽  
Maseera Asma ◽  
Sania Sulthana ◽  
Karnati Pratap Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Behavioral Alterations ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel

scholarly journals EFFECT OF Aloe vera GEL ON SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE (SOD) LEVEL IN STREPTOZOTOCIN (STZ)-INDUCED DIABETIC WISTAR Rattus novergicus LIVER

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Nia Lukita Ariani ◽  
Abdul Gofur ◽  
Dwi Listyorini ◽  
Hendra Susanto ◽  
Yuda Handaya
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Wistar Rat ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Wistar Strain ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
One Way Anova

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by the increasing levels of blood glucose as a result of either impaired of insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Persistent hyperglycemia causes oxidative stress. Aloe vera is known of having an antioxidant activity. One of intrinsic antioxidant enzyme is superoxide dismutase (SOD) which eliminates superoxide radical. This research aims to determine the effect of Aloe vera gel on SOD level in STZ-induced diabetic Wistar rat liver. Wistar strain of Rattus novergicus used in this research were grouped into eight groups, consist of negative control (K-), non diabetic groups (NDM) consist of NDM 1 (dose of 30 mg/day), NDM 2 (dose of 60 mg/day), NDM 3 (dose of 120 mg/day), positive control (DM), and the DM group consists of DM 1 (dose of 30 mg/day), DM 2 (dose of 60 mg/day), and DM 3 (dose of 120 mg/day), with three replications each. Diabetic rats were induced using an intra-peritoneal injection of 60 mg/kg BW STZ. Three milliliters of Aloe vera gel were given intragastrointestinally for 14 days started from three days after injection of STZ. The level of liver SOD was measured with spectrophotometer.The results of One-Way Anova showed that Aloe vera gel has a significant effect on SOD levels (p< 0.05). Further analysis using LSD showed that only the treatment of NDM with 60 mg/day of Aloe vera gel giving a significant decreasing of SOD level compared to (K-). The conclusion is that Aloe vera has potency as a natural antioxidant. Keywords: Aloe vera, diabetes mellitus, superoxide dismutase (SOD), liver, streptozotocin (STZ) 

scholarly journals A Comparative Study of the Effects of Nigella sativa Oil Gel and Aloe Vera Gel on Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 2515690X1877280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunita Sari ◽  
Iwan Purnawan ◽  
Dhadhang Wahyu Kurniawan ◽  
Eman Sutrisna
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Nigella Sativa ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
The Other ◽  
Diabetic Ulcers ◽  
Nigella Sativa Oil ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
Important Evidence

Clinicians and wound care nurses in Indonesia usually use Nigella sativa oil (NSO) gel and aloe vera (AV) gel to treat diabetic ulcers. However, there are no studies directly comparing the effects of NSO and AV gels on wound healing, so it is unknown which of these 2 plants is better at promoting wound healing in diabetic ulcers. If the comparative efficacy between these 2 gels was known, it would be important evidence favoring the clinical use of one or the other product in Indonesia. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effectiveness of NSO and AV gels on wound healing in a rat model of diabetic ulcers. This experimental study involved 3 groups: NSO gel, AV gel, and controls. Our study showed that from day 5 onward, necrotic tissue and inflammation decreased in the AV gel group compared with the other groups. The wound areas on days 6 ( P = .020) and 7 ( P = .021) were significantly smaller in the AV gel group than in the NSO gel group. Reepithelialization was also better in the AV gel group than in the other groups. This is the first study to compare the effects of AV and NSO gels on wound healing in diabetic ulcers. Our study indicates that the AV gel is better than the NSO gel. Therefore, it is recommended that clinicians and wound care nurses use AV gel instead of NSO gel for the topical treatment of diabetic ulcers.

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