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Phytochemical Evaluation, Elemental, Proximate, Toxicity and Antidiabetic Efficacy of Methanol Seed Extract of White Sesamum Indicum L In Alloxan Induced Diabetic Wister Rats.

Esther I. Ville Adamu I. Zadva Adam J. N. P. Ndahi

Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology  ·  Area of research: Chemistry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713764

Abstract

Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum L.), often referred to as ridi in Northern Nigeria, are members of the Pedaliaceae family of plants. They are highly prized in the medical and industrial sectors and are among the oldest crops to be produced. Their diverse bioactive profile and functional qualities have sparked a renewed interest in their industrial and medical applications in recent years. Lignans, phytosterols, tocopherols (vitamin E), and polyunsaturated fatty acids are among the many healthy substances found in these tiny, oil-rich seeds that support their anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, and antioxidant properties. Sesame seeds are becoming more well-known for their potential to treat chronic illnesses. In order to ascertain the plant's effectiveness as an antidiabetic, the study was conducted to examine the phytochemicals and evaluate the antidiabetic properties of sesamum indica. In order to obtain a quartz mass weighing 125 g, one kilogram (1 kg) of sesamum indica was air-dried in the shade, ground into a powder, and thoroughly extracted using the cold infusion method (maceration) with 85% methanol. The proximate and elemental constituents of the material were examined. Wistar rats were used to phytochemically screen the sesamum indica extract and assess its toxicity and anti-diabetic effects. The percentages of moisture, fiber, protein, ash, dry matter, and carbohydrates were 5.30, 23.00, 22.06, 1.50, 94.70, 48.14, and 23.00, respectively, according to the proximate content data. An atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) was used to measure micro and macro elements such as Fe (0.10), Cd (0.03), Mn (1.37), Zn (0.09), Pb (0.15), Na (4.35), and anions, Cl- (21.06), SO42-(1850), and PO42-(3.20). Saponnin glycoside, terpenoids, steroids, cardiac glycosides, and carbohydrates were found in the crude extract after it was analyzed for phytochemicals using conventional techniques. With an oral LD50 of 3807.8 mg/kg bwt in rats, the crude extract was deemed safe after the acute toxicity level was assessed using Lorke's technique. Alloxan-induced diabetic rats were used to examine the antidiabetic effects. At a dosage of 250 mg/kg of methanol crude extract, the crude extracts significantly (P<0.05) reduced the fasting blood glucose level in diabetogenic rats from 30 minutes (8.24?3.45) to 24 hours (5.03?2.20). Similar to the positive control, a significant (P<0.05) dose-dependent drop in FBG levels was seen at 500 mg/kg during the whole research period, ranging from 7.66?2.26 to 4.00?2.21. As a result, this investigation demonstrated the existence of one or more active principles in sesame indica seed, supporting its use as a herbal remedy to lower blood glucose levels.

Keywords

Sesamum Indica; Ridi Proximate Content; Elemental Content; Phytochemicals; Acute Toxicity Alloxan and Antidiabetic Efficacy

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Esther I. Ville, Adamu I. Zadva, Adam J., N. P. Ndahi "Phytochemical Evaluation, Elemental, Proximate, Toxicity and Antidiabetic Efficacy of Methanol Seed Extract of White Sesamum Indicum L In Alloxan Induced Diabetic Wister Rats." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 7 2026 Page 1609-1620 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713764
Esther I. Ville, Adamu I. Zadva, Adam J., N. P. Ndahi "Phytochemical Evaluation, Elemental, Proximate, Toxicity and Antidiabetic Efficacy of Methanol Seed Extract of White Sesamum Indicum L In Alloxan Induced Diabetic Wister Rats." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 7, Jan. 2026, doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713764
Esther I. Ville, Adamu I. Zadva, Adam J., N. P. Ndahi (2026). Phytochemical Evaluation, Elemental, Proximate, Toxicity and Antidiabetic Efficacy of Methanol Seed Extract of White Sesamum Indicum L In Alloxan Induced Diabetic Wister Rats.. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(7). doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713764
Esther I. Ville, Adamu I. Zadva, Adam J., N. P. Ndahi "Phytochemical Evaluation, Elemental, Proximate, Toxicity and Antidiabetic Efficacy of Methanol Seed Extract of White Sesamum Indicum L In Alloxan Induced Diabetic Wister Rats." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 7, Jan. 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713764
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