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An Ayurvedic anti-diabetic herb; salacinol and kotalanol are specific alpha-glucosidase inhibitors shown to be as effective as pharmaceutical acarbose for post-meal blood glucose.

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean herb used across Arab traditional medicine for diabetes and digestive conditions.

Salacinol, Kotalanol, Mangiferin, Lupeol

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Diabetes management in Ayurveda and Sri Lankan folk medicine, Obesity management, Liver and digestive tonic

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Post-meal glucose reduction (alpha-glucosidase inhibition), Obesity management, Insulin sensitizer

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

200-1000mg extract with each meal

3-5g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Monitor blood glucose with diabetes medications, Possible GI effects from fermentation

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

GI bloating and flatulence, Diarrhea, Hypoglycemia

hepatotoxicity with high doses