EVALUATION OF HYPOGLYCEMIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS BARK EXTRACT OF Pterocarpus marsupium- AN in vitro STUDY

Diabetes is a chronic disorder associated with the interruption of carbohydrates, fats and protein metabolism characterised by increased fasting and postprandial blood sugar levels. The traditional anti diabetic remedies using plants with hypoglycemic activity is always safe due to their holistic approach and low cost. Pterocarpus marsupium belongs to the family fabaceae and commonly known as “INDIAN KINO TREE”, they are used in various ailments in folk medicine. The aim of this study is to evaluate the hypoglycemic activity of aqueous extract of Pterocarpus marsupium. This plant also finds its use as a cardiotonic and hepatoprotective agent. The herbal extract was prepared by using the herbal powder and it was tested for the hypoglycemic activity by alpha amylase inhibitory activity and alpha glucosidase inhibitory activity. The datas were collected and statistically analysed. From the results it is evidence that the aqueous bark extract of Pterocarpus marsupium possesses hypoglycemic potential. The synthetic drug currently used for diabetes only decreases the symptoms and on the long run can have side effects too. Herbal medicine if formulated can act as a good shield. Since chronic diabetes leads to excessive and uncontrolled degeneration, it is always better to treat diabetes with herbal formulations instead of synthetic drugs.

Diabetes is a chronic disorder associated with the interruption of carbohydrates, fats and protein metabolism characterised by increased fasting and postprandial blood sugar levels. The traditional anti diabetic remedies using plants with hypoglycemic activity is always safe due to their holistic approach and low cost. Pterocarpus marsupium belongs to the family fabaceae and commonly known as “INDIAN KINO TREE”, they are used in various ailments in folk medicine. The aim of this study is to evaluate the hypoglycemic activity of aqueous extract of Pterocarpus marsupium. This plant also finds its use as a cardiotonic and hepatoprotective agent. The herbal extract was prepared by using the herbal powder and it was tested for the hypoglycemic activity by alpha amylase inhibitory activity and alpha glucosidase inhibitory activity. The datas were collected and statistically analysed. From the results it is evidence that the aqueous bark extract of Pterocarpus marsupium possesses hypoglycemic potential. The synthetic drug currently used for diabetes only decreases the symptoms and on the long run can have side effects too. Herbal medicine if formulated can act as a good shield. Since chronic diabetes leads to excessive and uncontrolled degeneration, it is always better to treat diabetes with herbal formulations instead of synthetic drugs.