Effect of Urtica Dioica on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Diabetes mellitus is the most common metabolic disorder worldwide. Some herbs are
traditionally used in treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Urtica Dioica (UD) or
stinging nettle is traditionally used in Morocco, Turkey, Brasil, Jordan and with much
frequency in northern Iran.
Studies on animal models along with in vitro studies has shown hypoglycemic effect for
aqueous extract of UD.
This study aimed to investigate hypoglycemic effects of UD tea bags in patients with T2DM on
glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, along with its effects on lipid profile (LP), blood
pressure (BP), liver, and kidney function.