TABLE 2.
Effect of Triphala churna on inflammatory markers in diabetic neuropathy.
| Parameter Group | TGF-β1 (ng/ml) | TNF-α (pg/ml) | IL-1β (pg/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal control | 34.1 ± 2.4 | 482.2 ± 8.0 | 844.0 ± 21.9 |
| Diabetic control | 54.5 ± 1.3### | 643.3 ± 14.1### | 1,177.0 ± 42.2### |
| Diabetic + triphala (250 mg/kg) | 43.6 ± 4.1 | 607.2 ± 30.3 | 1,041.0 ± 28.9* |
| Diabetic + triphala (500 mg/kg) | 39.7 ± 2.0* | 562.8 ± 18.1* | 990.7 ± 37.8** |
| Diabetic + triphala (1,000 mg/kg) | 34.9 ± 3.8*** | 521.1 ± 15.2*** | 910.7 ± 22.3*** |
| F (DFn, DFd) | F (4, 25) = 8.102 | F (4, 25) = 11.99 | F (4, 25) = 16.23 |
All data is expressed as Mean ± SEM (n = 6). ### p < 0.001 when compared with normal control, *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001 when compared with diabetic control.