A phytochemical and pharmacological investigation of Momordica charantia Linn. fruit with respect to its reputed anti-diabetic properties
Plants have been used traditionally for the treatment of diabetes mellitus all over the world. One such example is the bitter-tasting unripe fruit of Momordica charantia Linn. (Cucurbitaceae), commonly known as karela. Numerous studies in humans, animals and in vitro models have demonstrated a poten...
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King's College London (University of London)
1998
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