The effect of bixa orellana (annatto) on blood sugar levels in the anaesthetized dog

ABSTRACT

The fruit of Bixa has red-coated seeds. This red coat was extracted with chloroform and the solution evaporated to dryness. The dried product was sparingly soluble in oil, and a saturated solution (4 gm per 100 ml) produced non-insulin mediated hypoglycaemia and insulinopenia. A 13.4 gm per 100 ml absolute alcohol solution produced hyperglycaemia. The potential therapuetic value of this extract supports its detailed investigation (AU)