Table 5.
Effect of Cinnamomum tamala oil on body weight
| Sr. No. | Treatment | Dose | Initial body weight (g) | Final body weight (g) | Change in weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Normal |
-- |
220 ± 1.1 |
235 ± 1.5 |
+15 |
| 2. |
Diabetic Control |
-- |
215 ± 1.8 |
195 ± 2.0 |
−20a |
| 4. |
CTO |
100 mg/kg p.o |
230 ± 2.2 |
225 ± 1.0 |
−5 |
| 5. |
CTO |
200 mg/kg p.o |
220 ± 1.3 |
210 ± 1.2 |
−10** |
| 6. |
Cinnamaldehyde |
20 mg/kg p.o |
230 ± 2.0 |
225 ± 1.4 |
−05** |
| 7. | Glibenclamide | 0.6 mg/kg p.o | 220 ± 1.8 | 215 ± 1.1 | −05** |
Values are presented as mean ± S.E.M.; n = 6 in each group. One way ANOVA followed by Dunnett’s test a p < 0.01 vs. normal; **p < 0.01 vs. diabetic control; CTO: Cinnamomum tamala oil.