Tea Bag Biji Alpukat (Persea Americana Mill) terhadap Kadar Gula Darah Tikus Putih (Rattus Norvegicus)

Abstract

ABSTRACT
 Blood sugar levels are a very important factor for body activity because blood sugar is the main energy source whose metabolism is liver. High blood sugar levels are called hyperglycemic conditions. The hyperglycemic state is a symptom of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a problem that is often found in Indonesian society. This disease can cause microvascular and macrovascular complications. Giving traditional medicine such as avocado seeds (P. americana Mill) in the form of tea bag is expected to reduce the level of blood sugar. Objective: To find out the effect of avocado seeds (P. americana Mill.) In the form of tea bag on blood sugar levels of white mice (R. norvegicus) wistar strains that are hyperglycemic Method: This study is a Pre-experiment research with a Pretest-One Group research design Posttes, using 6 rats aged two to four months. After a week of adaptation and successfully induced with alloxan, a pretest blood sugar level was tested at the time. The treatment was given for one week and posttest blood glucose levels were examined. Results: The study showed a mean blood sugar level of hyperglycemic wistar white rats before being given avocado seeds (P. americana Mill.) In the form of tea bag 226.4 and average after being given avocado seeds (P. americana Mill.) In the form tea bag is 154 mg / dL. Conclusion: Avocado seeds (P. americana Mill) in the form of tea bag have an influence on the decrease in blood sugar levels of white rats (R. norvegicus) hyperglycemic wistar strains
 Keywords: Avocado Seeds, Hyperglycemic, Blood Sugar Levels, Tea Bag

Edukasi Peningkatan Nilai Tekanan Darah dan Cara Pengolahan Teh Biji Alpukat untuk Menurunkan Nilai Tekanan Darah pada Posyandu Lansia Pudakpayung

“…Gambar 1. Proses pembuatan teh biji alpukat (Eliza et al, 2018) Tahap pembuatan teh biji alpukat diawali dengan membuang lapisan kulit terluar yang membungkus biji alpukat, kemudian dicuci sampai kotoran yang menempel hilang (bersih). Setelah dicuci bersih selanjutnya biji alpukat dihilangkan kandungan airnya dengan cara diangin-anginkan tanpa terkena sinar matahari langsung.…”

Antioxidant, Total Phenolic, and Total Flavonoid of 70% Ethanol Extract of Avocado Seeds (Persea americana Mill.)

“…6 An example of P. americana seeds utilization as traditional medicine is shown in the form of tea bags, which are proven to lower blood sugar levels in rats. 7 Another benefit of P. americana seeds is as a remedy for constipation, inflammation, and boost the immune system. 8 P. americana seeds are also proven for its antibacterial effect against Pseudomonas spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli.…”