Study on Effects of Processing with Vinegar and Saline on Toxicity and Anti-diabetic Property of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. Fruit Extract in Rats

Background: The fruits of Citrullus colocynthis are used for treatment of diabetes. C. colocynthis has controlled blood glucose levels in diabetic animals and type 2 diabetic patients. C. colocynthis is toxic at high doses so it is soaked in vinegar or saline for a while in order to reduce its toxic...

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Main Authors: H Fallah Huseini, S Kianbakht, R Mousavi, N Aman Zadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR 2011-12-01
Series:Journal of Medicinal Plants
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Online Access:http://jmp.ir/article-1-188-en.html