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Salacia oblonga
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
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.
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. Key active compounds include Salacinol, Kotalanol, Mangiferin.
Salacinol, along with Kotalanol and Mangiferin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Salacia Oblonga. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Post-meal glucose reduction (alpha-glucosidase inhibition)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Obesity management
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Insulin sensitizer
Diabetes management in Ayurveda and Sri Lankan folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Liver and digestive tonic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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