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Tetracera indica Merr.

09/07/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A traditional Malaysian medicine can help diabetics manage their blood sugar levels

Research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that a medicinal plant in Malaysia called the mempelas paya could be used to manage symptoms of diabetes. The study, led by scientists from the International Islamic University Malaysia, looked at traditional claims of the plant to have anti-diabetic properties and evaluated its efficacy. “Presently, scientists have become […]

08/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Flavonoids found in the Tetracera indica Merr. shrub display antidiabetic potential

Flavonoids isolated from the stems of the Tetracera indica Merr. (Dilleniaceae), a shrub native to mainland Southeast Asia, have potential anti-diabetes activity, according to a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. T. indica has been used in traditional medicine for treating diabetes in Malaysia, where it is referred to as mempelas paya. The study, which sought to […]

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