Polar fraction from Parkinsonia aculeata aerial parts extract improves imbalanced metabolic profile and reduces proinflammatory interleukin levels in white adipose tissue in obese rats induced by western diet.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Parkinsonia aculeata L. (Cesalpineaceae) is a medium tree found in the Xingó region (semi-arid area) in Northeast of Brazil, recognised by local population as an antidiabetic agent. According information from local community, the commonly traditional preparation is prepared as an infusion of the aerial part of the plant and consumed over the day to manage diabetes-related complications.