Role of Karela in Diabetes: A Review

Shallu Sharma; Ravi Shankar Kumar

doi:10.55544/jrasb.2.1.10

Authors

Shallu Sharma Aman Bhalla College of Pharmacy, Kotli, Pathankot – 145025, INDIA.
Ravi Shankar Kumar Associate Professor, Dasmesh College of Pharmacy, Faridkot, Punjab, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.2.1.10

Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus, Antidiabetic, Karela, Pharmacology

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is among the most common disorder in developed and developing countries, and the disease is increasing rapidly in most parts of the world. It has been estimated that up to one-third of patients with diabetes mellitus use some form of complementary and alternative medicine. One plant that has received the most attention for its anti-diabetic properties is bitter melon, Momordica charantia (M. charantia), commonly referred to as bitter gourd, karela and balsam pear. Its fruit is also used for the treatment of diabetes and related conditions amongst the indigenous populations of Asia, South America, India and East Africa. Abundant pre-clinical studies have documented in the anti-diabetic and hypoglycaemic effects of M. charantia through various postulated mechanisms. However, clinical trial data with human subjects are limited and flawed by poor study design and low statistical power. The present review is an attempt to highlight the antidiabetic activity as well as phytochemical and pharmacological reports on M. charantia and calls for better-designed clinical trials to further elucidate its possible therapeutic effects on diabetes.

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