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ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY TEST OF ETHANOL EXTRACT OF PEANUT SHELLS (Arachis hypogaea L.) IN GLUCOSE INDUCED WHITE RATS (Rattus norvegicus)
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by an increase in blood glucose levels
or hyperglycemia. It is the third most deadly disease in the world, and Indonesia
ranks as the fourth-highest country in terms of diabetes prevalence. One potential
natural ingredient for controlling blood glucose levels is peanut shell extract, as it
contains flavonoid compounds that can help lower blood glucose levels. This study
aims to evaluate the antidiabetic activity of ethanol extract from peanut shells in
glucose-induced white rats. The research was conducted as an experimental study
by extracting peanut shells using the maceration method with 96% ethanol as the
solvent. A completely randomized design (CRD) was used, consisting of six
treatment groups: normal control rats, positive control (glibenclamide), negative
control (distilled water), and three treatment groups with extract doses of 100
mg/kgBW, 200 mg/kgBW, and 400 mg/kgBW. The peanut shell extract was
administered orally (via gavage) for 35 days. Blood glucose levels in rats were
measured before and after treatment. Data analysis was conducted using a paired t
test with SPSS 16.0 at a 95% significance level. The results showed that the ethanol
extract of peanut shells contains flavonoid compounds capable of reducing blood
glucose levels. This indicates that the ethanol extract of peanut shells exhibits
antidiabetic effects in glucose-induced white rats, with the highest reduction
observed at a dose of 400 mg/kgBW (p = 0.000).
Publication Details
InstitutionUniversitas Darussalam Gontor
DepartmentPharmacy
Keywordsantidiabetic, blood glucose, flavonoids, peanut shells, white rats
Item ID6483
Deposited05 Mar 2025 21:34