THE EFFECTS OF AQUEOUS Andrographis paniculata EXTRACT ON LIPASE, GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASE, AND GAMMA-GLUTAMYL TRANSFERASE IN WISTAR RATS.

Andrographis paniculata can be found in different environment ranging from plains, hill, slopes or even road sides and it is grown annually mostly in western asia. It is widely used in the treatment of disease such as sore throat, liver disease, gastrointestinal infection etc. It is characterized by it's bitter taste which is known to contribute to its name " The king of bitters". The aim of this research was to observed and determine the effect of aqueous extract of Adrographic paniculata on the activity of lipase, GGT and GPx on streptozotocin induced rat. The results of this study showed that Andrographis paniculata has potent therapeutic potential and could be used in the treatment of diabetes.