Description Salacia Reticulata:
Salacia Reticulata is a climbing shrub with blackish branches found in southern Orisa & Kerala. It has Salanisol as active principle for diabetic treatment. About 18 species of Salacia grow in India.
Chemical Constituents
Salacia Oblonga contains two potent a-Glucosidase inhibitors: Salicinol and Kotalanol
Medicinal Uses:
Salacia Reticulata contains Salaretin and mangiferin which reduces the sugar level and protect the body from any secondary side effect of Diabetes. Its principal use in traditional, Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of diabetes is near legendary Mangiferin in Salacia Reticulata inhibits the formation of LDL and thus maintains the blood lipid profiles. Indian Research has shown that Salacia Reticulata also has Hepatoprotective effects. As such, it is also used as a liver tonic. Salacia Reticulata is very effective in case of Rheumatism, Menstrual disorders, skin diseases, inflammations, spermatorrhoea.
