CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2013

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    The plant which has antidiabetic properties is

    A)  Ocimum sanctum

    B)  Gymnema sylvestre

    C)  Adhatoda vasica  

    D)  Phyllanthus emblica

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    ; Gyrnnema sylvestre is a herb. It has been used in herbal medicine as a treatment for diabetes. A water soluble extract of G. sylvestre caused (eversible increase in intra-cellular calcium and insulin secretion in human (3-cells and act as therapeutic agents for the stimulation of insulin secretion in individuals with type 2 diabetes. It can also help to prevent adrenal hormones from stimulating the liver to produce glucose, thereby reducing blood sugar levels.


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