A 69-year-old type 2 diabetic man was admitted due to diabetic gangrane. He had a history of subtotal gastrectomy. During hospitalization, he was treated with regular insulin and 300 mg/day of acarbose. He developed a low grade fever, cough and nasal discharge, and was given a compound "cold" remedy
BACKGROUND
Some studies refer that the entire plant of Anoda cristata is consumed as food and medicine; in particular for treating diabetes, inflammation, fever, cough, and wounds. The aim of this study was to establish the preclinical efficacy of Anoda cristata as hypoglycemic and/or