embelia concinna/비만증

BACKGROUND Trimad is an Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation consisting of tubers of Mustaka (Cyperus rotundus), fruits of Vidanga (Embelia ribes) and roots of Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica). It is recommended in Ayurveda for the management of obesity. However, there is no documented evidence about its

A high-fat diet (HFD) results in hyperlipidemia and an increase in oxidative stress. The purpose of this study was to investigate the preventive effect of embelin against hyperlipidemia and oxidative stress in HFD-induced obesity in rats. Male Wistar rats aged 12 weeks (150-200 g) were fed with an

BACKGROUND The present study was aimed at isolating an antidiabetic molecule from a herbal source and assessing its mechanism of action. METHODS Embelin, isolated from Embelia ribes Burm. (Myrsinaceae) fruit, was evaluated for its potential to regulate insulin resistance, alter β-cell dysfunction

Embelia ribes Burm of Myrsinaceae family has been widely used as an herb in the traditional medicine of India. Embelin is an active component extracted from the fruits of Embelia ribes. It has a wide spectrum of biological activities and is not toxic at low dose. This review focuses on the