08/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook
Many parts of the red sandalwood (Adenanthera pavonina) have been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat various diseases. Sri Lankan researchers reported that an extract derived from the leaves of this popular tree can alleviate the symptoms of diabetes and provide antioxidant activity.
The study was funded by the University of Peradeniya. The results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
The researchers concluded that the leaves of the red sandalwood tree can be safely consumed as a green vegetable for its health benefits. Future research should isolate the ingredients responsible for its anti-diabetic properties.
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Journal Reference:
Wickramaratne MN, Punchihewa JC, Wickramaratne DBM. IN-VITRO ALPHA AMYLASE INHIBITORY ACTIVITY OF THE LEAF EXTRACTS OF ADENANTHERA PAVONINA. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016;16(1). DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1452-y.
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