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Antidiabetic Effects of Eryngium Billardieri Hydrosol in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial Publisher



Chamgordani ZH1 ; Mazaheri M2 ; Iraj B3 ; Baghshahi H4 ; Sabouhi F1, 5
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  1. 1. Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Persian Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Barij Medicinal Plants Research Center, Kashan, Iran
  5. 5. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine Published:2023


Abstract

Objective: Medicinal plants with fewer side effects and low cost than synthetic medicines are increasingly advised to treat diseases. The present study aimed to identify Eryngium billardieri compounds and evaluate the plant‟s effects on hyperglycemic and hyperlipidemia indices, and liver, and kidney function. Materials and Methods: Following identification of Eryngium billardieri using GC/MS method, 72 participants were randomly divided into two groups (n=36 per group), receiving oral hypoglycemic medication (metformin) with or without 50 ml hydrosol twice a day for three months as intervention and placebo control, respectively. Body mass index (BMI), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, fasting blood sugar (FBS), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL-C, and LDL-C levels were measured at the beginning and end of the experiment. Also, aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine levels were measured to assess adverse effects on liver and kidney functions. Results: The main components were terpenes with 46.69% of the total ingredients of E. billardieri essential oil. Other prominent compounds identified included octanoic acid (12.14 %) and isoxazole (6.72 %). Intergroup changes in blood parameters showed that E. billardieri hydrosol for three months could significantly reduce HbA1C and blood cholesterol levels but did not affect other measured parameters. Also, there were no adverse effects on kidney or liver function. Conclusion: The present findings showed that the consumption of 50 ml of E. billardieri hydrosol as a complementary treatment in diabetic patients reduced HbA1C and cholesterol levels without adverse effects on the liver or kidneys functions. © 2023 Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
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