Table 4.
The effect of aqueous extract of S. henningsii on the cholesterol and triglyceride level in STZ-induced diabetic rats
| Serum lipids parameter | Control | Diabetes control | D o | D 1 | D 2 | D 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1 .57 ± 0.12a | 6.67 ± 0.05c | 5.15 ± 0.16b | 6.67 ± 0.05c | 6.38 ± 0.00c | 4.60 ± 0.12d |
| Triacylglycerol (mmol/L) | 0.78 ± 0.34a | 2.17 ± 0.33b | 0.58 ± 0.57c | 0.65 ± 0.30d | 0.73 ± 0.00d | 0.50 ± 0.22e |
Values are mean ± SD of 6 rats in each group. a-e Test values carrying superscripts different from the control for each parameter are significantly different (p < 0.05). Do = Diabetic + SH (125 mg/Kg), D1 = Diabetic + SH (250 mg/Kg), D2 = Diabetic + SH (500 mg/Kg) and D3 = Diabetic + glibenclamide (0.6 mg/Kg).