[Hypoglycemic effect of saponin from Tribulus terrestris].

To study the hypoglycemic effect of saponin from Tribulus terrestris L.Alloxan was used to establish the diabetic model in mice. Phenformin Hydrochlride Tables was used as the positive control. The level of glucose, triglyceride, cholesterol and SOD in serum were determined.The level of serum glucose could be significantly reduced by saponin from Tribulus terrestris, which was the rate of 26.25% and 40.67% in normal mice and diabetic mice in...