TALEB M., BECHYNĚ M.
Abstract
The short-term three months biochemical effects of varying levels of Catha edulis leaves on the the plasma concentration
of glucose were examined. The results demonstrated a significant decrease in plasma glucose during the experimental period
by all levels of Catha. edulis leaves chewing. This significant decrease in plasma glucose was halved at the end of c. edulis
chewers experimental period, compared with plasma glucose patients with diabetes users of insulin and daonil. It was observed
that healthy khat chewers have 61.22% reduction in blood sugar within 4 hours after consumption.
Key words:
Catha edulis, khat, plasma glucose, cathinone