Review Article

Therapeutic Benefit of Dillenia indica in Diabetes and Its Associated Complications

Table 3

List of studies with Dillenia indica showing beneficial role in diabetes and its associated complications.

S. no.Part usedExtract usedPhytochemical constituentsDoseAnimal/human studyTreatmentReference

1.LeavesMethanolic extractNot reported(250 and 500 mg/kg b.w, p.o.)RatDiabetes[22]
2.LeavesMethanolic extractNot reported(250 and 500 mg/kg b.w, p.o.)RatHyperlipidemia in diabetes[10]
3.LeavesMethanolic extractQuercetin, β sitosterol, stigmasterol(10 mg/kg b.w, p.o.)RatDiabetes[25]
4.LeavesAlcoholic extract (DAE)Flavanoids, terpenoids, chromaneDAE (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg b.w, p.o.) and chromane (5 and 10 mg/kg b.w, p.o.)RatDiabetes[21]
5.LeavesAlcoholic extract (DAE)Flavanoids, terpenoids, chromaneDAE (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg b.w, p.o.) and chromane(5 and 10 mg/kg b.w, p.o.)RatDiabetic neuropathy[24]
6.LeavesAlcoholic extract (DAE)Terpenoids-betulinic acid(100, 200, and 400 mg/kg b.w, p.o.)RatDiabetic nephropathy[23]
7.FruitAqueous and methanolic extractAlkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, terpenes, and saponins(150–550 mg/kg b.w. p.o.)MiceAntihyperglycemic and antioxidant activity[45]
8.FruitDried fruit powderTannins and reducing sugar30 g/dayHumanHypoglycemic activity[35]