Open AccessAntihyperglycemic activity of Caralluma fimbriata: An In vitro approach
Author(s) -
S Ashwini,
R. Anitha
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pharmacognosy magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4062
pISSN - 0973-1296
DOI - 10.4103/pm.pm_59_17
Subject(s) - traditional medicine , in vitro , biology , chemistry , biochemistry , medicine
An increase in prevalence of diabetes mellitus necessitates the need to develop new drugs for its effective management. Plants and their bioactive compounds are found to be an alternative therapeutic approach. Caralluma fimbriata , used in this study, is well known for its various biological effects.