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Preliminary Studies on the Inorganic Constituents of Some Indigenous Hypoglycaemic Herbs on Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

Author(s): Kar A, BK Choudhary, NG Bandyopadhyay
Published in: Journal of Ethnopharmacology. Feb 1, 1999
Volume: 64 Issue: 2 Pages: 179-184
DOI Number: S0378-8741(98)00118-1
Free Abstract: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T8D-3VS7DT0-C&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=8d941825959ffda39f194382a4925293

Researchers tested the efficiency of Moringa oleifera and other traditional Indian medicines in treating type two diabetes. The inorganic parts of Moringa's stem bark were taken from the plant and used to test their effects on blood sugar levels of rats. The study point to Moringa as a probable treatment for this type of diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels.

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