Characterization and effect of Naga Bhasma on hypoglycemic, antihyperglycemic, and antidiabetic activities in Charles Foster diabetic rats.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes, typically characterized by hyperglycaemia, is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Over 800 million adults were estimated to have diabetes in 2022. Ayurveda texts emphasized on the antidiabetic potential of Naga Bhasma (NB) (a lead based formulation). Naga Bhasma is used in many classical antidiabetic formulations such as Vasantkusumakara Rasa.

Objectives

Present study was planned to evaluate hypoglycemic, antihyperglycemic, and antidiabetic activities of Naga Bhasma in euglycemic, sucrose loaded hyperglycemic and streptozotocin induced diabetic Charles Foster albino rats.

Material and methods

NB was prepared following classical texts of Ayurveda. Charles Foster albino rats were used for antidiabetic study. The study was divided into: hypog

SUBMITTER: Tate P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12637379 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature