Metabolite Analysis and Antidiabetic Activity of Solanum betaceum

Author(s): S. Vijaya Bharathi*, Roshini and Sindhu

Abstract: Medicinal plants have been reported to play an important role in modulating glycemic responses and have preventive and therapeutic implications. The intestinal digestive enzymes play a vital role in the carbohydrate digestion. The present study is carried out for identifications of chemical constituents of Solanum betaceum using standard procedures of phytochemical analysis. The crude extract of the fruit was analyzed for α-amylase inhibition activity. From the study, it was identified that the fruits contain various classes of secondary metabolites like flavonoids, tannins, saponins etc. The fruit possessed a moderate anti-diabetic activity in terms of alpha amylase inhibition. The inhibition percentage of Solanum betaceum was 60.50%.

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