Oxidative stress plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome including
diabetes mellitus (DM). The inhibition of alpha-amylase is an important therapeutic target in …

Excessive production of free radicals in the living system leads to oxidative stress which is
associated with degenerative disorders including diabetes. Diabetes is increasing at a rapid …

Thirteen plant species which are claimed to have anti-diabetic activity (based on folk
medicine and/or scientific reports) were tested for alpha amylase inhibitory activity. Two of …

In India, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus is on the increase and needs to be addressed
appropriately. In this study area, herbal remedies are considered convenient for …

Background α-Amylase catalyses the hydrolysis of starch and ultimately producing glucose.
Controlling the catalytic activity of this enzyme reduces glucose production in the …

Abstract Background Traditional Indian and Australian medicinal plant extracts were
investigated to determine their therapeutic potential to inhibit key enzymes in carbohydrate …

In this study, seven exotic/indigenous medicinal plants of Mauritius, namely Coix lacryma‐
jobi (Poaceae), Aegle marmelos (Rutaceae), Artocarpus heterophyllus (Moraceae) …

Recent decades have experienced a sharp increase in the incidence and prevalence of
diabetes mellitus. One antidiabetic therapeutic approach is to reduce gastrointestinal …

Diabetes mellitus is a serious, chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does
not produce enough insulin, or when the body can't effectively use insulin. Herbal medicines …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Anthocleista djalonensis (A. Chev) and
Anthocleista vogelii Planch are plants being used in West Africa traditionally to treat various …