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Phyto-mellitus: a phyto-chemical database for diabetes
Sushil Kumar Middha1, Yashoda Mittal, Talembedu Ushal
1Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College For Women, DBT-BIF center, Malleswarm, Bangalore -560012, India. sushil.middha@gmail.com
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|March 4, 2010
Summary
This study introduces Phyto-Mellitus, a database detailing Ayurvedic herbs used for diabetes. It highlights these plants
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry
- Ethnomedicine
- Database Development
Background:
- Ayurveda extensively utilizes herbs for therapeutic purposes.
- Traditional medicinal systems offer a rich source of potential therapeutic agents.
- Diabetes mellitus remains a significant global health concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the Phyto-Mellitus database, a resource for plants used in Ayurvedic diabetes treatment.
- To document the chemical constituents of these medicinal plants.
- To identify the bioactive compounds responsible for therapeutic effects.
Main Methods:
- Database creation compiling information on medicinal plants.
- Literature review on traditional Ayurvedic uses for diabetes.
- Identification and categorization of chemical constituents.
Main Results:
- The Phyto-Mellitus database contains information on various plants used for diabetes.
- Key chemical constituents and their properties are documented.
- Active principles exhibit antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities.
Conclusions:
- Phyto-Mellitus serves as a valuable resource for researchers in phytochemistry and diabetes.
- The documented plants and their constituents hold potential for novel diabetes therapies.
- Antioxidant properties of these herbs are crucial for their anti-diabetic effects.
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