Hypoglycemic
Hypoglycemic activity is the ability of a substance to lower blood glucose levels in the body. This activity is beneficial for people with diabetes who have difficulty maintaining normal blood glucose levels. Hypoglycemic activity is typically achieved through drugs that inhibit the production of glucose in the liver and stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas, both of which help to reduce blood glucose levels. Natural substances like herbs, spices, and certain foods can also exhibit this activity. For example, the spice cinnamon has been reported to have hypoglycemic activity, as it has been shown to help reduce fasting blood glucose levels.
Centella asiatica Mandukparni Brahmi Brahmi booti
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. Saraswati aku Apiaceae Whole plant Memory
Centella asiatica, commonly known as Indian pennywort and Asiatic pennywort also Gotu Kola.
Centella asiatica (L.) Urban. Apiaceae Vallarai Herb Leaves Paste Blood pressure and Antihyperlipidemic
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Habit- Perennial herb
Parts used - Whole plant
Cajanus cajan Tuver Pigeon pea Adhaki Arhar Tur
Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp
Habit -Subshrub
Parts used -Leaves, seed, fruit
Application -Jaundice; antidiabetic; contraceptive; galactagogus; tooth ache; vegetable
Treatment -General
References -Dansi et al. 2008, Kadhirvel et al. 2010, Rao et al. 2006