Bmc Complementary and Alternative Medicine an Experimental Evaluation of the Antidiabetic and Antilipidemic Properties of a Standardized Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract

Background: The MCE, Momordica charantia fruit extract Linn. (Cucurbitaceae) have been documented to elicit hypoglycemic activity on various occasions. However, due to lack of standardization of these extracts, their efficacy remains questionable. The present study was undertaken by selecting a well standardised MCE. This study reports hypoglycemic and antilipidemic activities of MCE employing relevant animal models and in vitro methods.

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