In vitro antidiabetic activity of Nisamalaki Churna

  • B. S.Ashok Kumar*
  • , Saleemulla Khan
  • , Gopi Setty Saran
  • , R. Nandeesh
  • , N. K. Manjunath
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)625-628
Number of pages4
JournalSains Malaysiana
Volume42
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 01-05-2013

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General

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