Research Article | Published: 10 December 2019

Antidiabetic activity of Andrographis paniculata  (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees (Kalmegh)

Amit Tomar

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 26 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 207-209 | 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2019-K4K735 | Cite this article

Abstract

The paper highlights the use of Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh) to cure diabetes.

Keywords

Andrographis paniculata, Kalmegh, Medicinal use, Diabetes

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Tomar, A., 2019. Antidiabetic activity of Andrographis paniculata  (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees (Kalmegh). Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 26(4), pp.207-209. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2019-K4K735

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Manuscript Published on 10 December 2019

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