Investigation of Anti-Diabetic Potential of the Flowers of Hibiscus Syriacus L. Plant
TLDR Hibiscus syriacus L. flower extracts may help lower blood sugar and improve cholesterol in diabetes.
The study investigated the anti-diabetic potential of Hibiscus syriacus L. by analyzing its ethanol and aqueous extracts on alloxan-induced diabetic rats. The research found that both extracts significantly reduced blood glucose levels, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), while increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the diabetic rats. The ethanolic extract demonstrated more significant anti-diabetic effects compared to the aqueous extract. These findings suggested that the flower extract of H. syriacus L. might possess potent anti-diabetic properties, supporting its use in treating diabetes mellitus.
