Abstract
The hypoglycemic activity of infusions and suspensions of Salvia lavandulifolia was
studied in normoglycemic, hypoglycemic, and alloxan-diabetic rabbits. Variations in
circulating levels of insulin were also studied in normoglycemic animals. The greatest
decreases in glucose levels (17-18%) were obtained with doses > 0.250 mg/kg in normoglycemic
rabbits. No effect was seen on insulin levels. In glucose-induced hyperglycemia, antidiabetic
activity was seen only when the Salvia infusion was administered simultaneously with
glucose. In alloxan-diabetic rabbits, the daily administration of 0.250 mg/kg of infusion
resulted in a 33% decrease in blood glucose levels.
