A PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF A NOVEL COMPOUND GYMNEMIC DIACETATE FROM GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE R.BR.LEAVES WITH ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY

摘要

The antihyperglycemic action of Gyrnnemic diacetate, an active principle from the leaves of Gymnema sylvestre, was investigated in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats (STZ- diabetic rats). Oral treatment of Gyrnnemic diacetate decreased the plasma glucose concentrations of STZ-diabetic rats. Similar treatment with Gyrnnemic diacetate increased the plasma insulin levels.