Object: To perform experimental pharmacodynamic evaluation of a new TCM antidiabetic drug Yitangyin (YTY).
Methods: Experimkental streptozotocin induced rat diabetes models were subjected YTY treatment and the hypoglycemic effect was evaluated. The proved TCM Yusanxiao (YSX) was used as contrast.
Results: The low, middle and high dose YTY groups exhibited significant hypoglycemic effects on the model rats. The efficiency was comparable with YSX.
Conclusion: The TCM YTY granule is an effective hypoglycmeic agent.