Effect of Panax Ginseng on the plasma glucose and free fatty acid levels of the normal chicken and experimentally induced-hyperglycemic chicken, and on the release of glucose and glycogen contents in the chicken liver slices was investigated.
1) Plas...
Effect of Panax Ginseng on the plasma glucose and free fatty acid levels of the normal chicken and experimentally induced-hyperglycemic chicken, and on the release of glucose and glycogen contents in the chicken liver slices was investigated.
1) Plasma glucose levels was not influenced, but plasma FFA level decreased significantly by intravenous administration of Panax Ginseng in the normal chicken.
2) Epinephrine-induced hyperglycemic and hyperlipemic response and hyperglycemia induced by pancreatic ligation were inhibited by Panax Ginseng, and in the glucose tolerance test, Ginseng shortened the recovery time to normal glucose level.
3) In the chicken liver slices, Panax Ginseng inhibited the release of glucose from the specimen, but did not affect glycogen contents of the tissue.