Department of Pharmaceutics, Vishwakarma University, Pune Maharashtra, India
Review Article
The Medicinal Effects Of Abelmoschus Esculentus Of Type 2 Diabetes
Author(s): Neeta Rai*, Swati Mutha, Amrita Thakur and Nisha Thakre
Abelmoschus esculentus L., is commonly known as lady's fingers, Bhindi, okra or gumbo, it is a flowering plant which belongs to family malvaceae. The geographical origin of okra is South Asian and West African origins. The plant is cultivated in the tropical, subtropical and warm temperature regions around the world. The species is an annual or perennial, growing up to 2 m tall. It is a health rich food due to its high fiber, vitamin C and folate content. It is rich in source of calcium and potassium. In addition, the plant also used medicinally in treatment of several disorders like Anti-cancer, Antimicrobial, Anti-ulcer activity, Antioxidant property The aim of present study is to highlight the reduction of blood sugar for the treatment of diabetes. .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6156.1000953
