Isolation of 5,7-dihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone as an anti-hyperglycemic agent from the leaves of Tetracera indica MERR. (Mempelas)

• Main Authors: Ahmed, Qamar Uddin, Dogarai, Bashar Bello S., Latip, Jalifah, Mat So'ad, Siti Zaiton, Umar, Abdulrashid
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/22176/1/ICNP_2011_Conf...Abstract.jpg; http://irep.iium.edu.my/22176/; http://www.icnp2011.upm.edu.my/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

The present study was carried out to scientifically prove the traditional claim of Tetracera indica Merr. which is used extensively in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes in Malaysia. Aqueous (AQ) and methanolic (MEOH) extracts of the leaves of T. indica were prepared and experiments were conduct...