Withania coagulans Dunal; A Promising Herb
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
During last few years the graph of people suffering from diabetes is growing fast .The disease is very dangerous as it takes over the important vital organs of the body. All the medicinal systems globally are trying to fight the ailment. Role of medicinal plants in the treatment of diabetes can be very promising. Many medicinal plants have been scientifically proved to have hypoglycaemic effect. This paper discusses a lesser known medicinal plant ‘Withania coagulans’ which have anti diabetic potential.
Authors and Affiliations
Vidhi Bapna (Kumath)
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