Use Piper sarmentosum as an effective antidiabetic supplement in South East Asia: a review
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C.T. Zar, S.L. Teoh, S. Das, Z. Zaiton, H.S. Farihah
Herbs with antidiabetic activity have a potential role to play. Herbal
medicines have been widely used in South East Asia because of lesser
side effects and cost effectiveness. The main aim of this review article
was to disseminate important information regarding the use of herbal
products in oxidative stress involved in diseases like diabetes mellitus.
The article highlights some of the traditional medicinal plants which
have been widely used in South East Asia with special emphasis on
Piper sarmentosum. Piper sarmentosum have been reported to possess
varying degree of hypoglycemic, antidiabetic and other additional
properties. The antioxidant properties of the herbs may be effective in
controlling the oxidative damage produced during diabetes mellitus.
The review article highlights the positive role of traditional herbs
towards diabetes mellitus and also describes its complications. Clin
Ter 2012; 163(6):505-510
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