Alpha glucosidase inhibition by stem extract of Tinospora cordifolia

Inhibitors of alpha glucosidase have potential use in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The stem extract of Tinospora cordifolia was evaluated for inhibition of the enzyme. The extract was also found to inhibit the salivary and pancreatic amylase and therefore can effectively reduce an increase in postprandial glucose level. The crude ethyl acetate, dichloromethane (DCM), chloroform and hexane extracts of Tinospora cordifolia were studied. 15...