Abstract
Nisamalaki Churna is an Ayurveda formulation used for diabetes, which consists of amalaki and haridra. In vitro antidiabetic screening of Nisamalaki Churna by α-amylase inhibition was carried out by starch iodine method, dinitrosalicylic acid method (DNSA) and effect on normal rats blood sugar level was studied. Nisamalaki Churna shows potent α-amylase inhibition IC 50 89.44 μg/mL by starch iodine method and IC50100.0 μg/mL by DNS method. Nisamalaki Churna showed potent decrease in blood glucose level in normal rats.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 625-628 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Sains Malaysiana |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-05-2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General