Objective: To observe the effect of Fagopyrum tatarium complex prescription on insulin resistance and indexes of blood stasis such as TG, TCh in type II diabetes rats.
Method: To obtain type II diabetes rat model, rats were injected 25 mg/kg STZ and fed on high energy feed.
Results: Fagopyrum tataricum complex prescription (FTCP) was close or super to glyburide on relieving symptoms, preventing obesity, decreasing blood glucose level, improving insulin-sensitivity and blood stasis symptoms. FTCP could also prevent chronic complication of diabetes. No toxicity or side effect of FTCP was found.