Comparative Study of Different Solvents Extract of Persea americana Leaf on Alloxan Induced Hyperglycemic Rats

Abstract

Background and Objective: Diabetes has become a global health burden and its management without side effects is still a challenge which leads to an increase in search for herbal anti-hyperglycaemic agents. Traditional medicines are used in Nigeria to treat diabetes due to their acceptability and availability. The plants are used in crude form or as extract, individually or as a mixture. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different solvents extracts of Persea americana leaf in alloxan induced-diabetic rats.