A PRESENTATION ON ANTIDIABETICS PHARMACOGNOSY

1. Antidiabetics
BY: MR.PRAVIN A. RATHOD
M PHARM 1ST YEAR 1st SEM
ANURADHA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
CHIKHLI

2. Diabetes: - A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose)
Antidiabetic: - Drugs used in diabetes treat diabetes mellitus by altering the glucose level in the blood
1) PTEROCARPUS

3. Synonyms
Bijasal, Indian kino tree, Malbar kino.
Biological Source
It consists of dried juice obtained by making vertical incisions to the stem bark of the plant Pterocarpus
marsupium Linn., belonging to family Leguminosae.
Chemical Constituents
1) kinotannic acid (70–80%)
2) kino-red,
3) k-pyrocatechin (catechol),
4) resin and gallic acid.
5) Kinotannic acid
6) glucosidal tannin.
7) Kinoin
Chemical Tests
1. When the solution of drug is treated with ferrous sulphate, green colour is produced.
2. With alkali (like potassium hydroxide) violet colour is produced.
3. With mineral acid, a precipitate is obtained.

4. Uses
1. Kino is used as powerful astringent
2. Use in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery,
3. Use in the treatment of haemorrhage,
4. Use in the treatment of toothache,
5. Use in the treatment diabetes.
6. It is used in dyeing and printing.

5. 2) GYMNEMA

6. Synonym
Madhunashini, Gudmar
Biological Source
it consists of leaves of Gymnema Sylvester family Asclepiadaceae
Chemical Constituents
1) Gymnemic acid
2) Anthraquinone derivatives
3) Ptylin
4) Alpha and beta chlorophylls
5) Resins
6) Tartaric acid
7) formic acid
8) butyric acid
9) mucilage

7. Chemical Test
Shake the leaves with water  foam is form  On addition of dilute HCL it produce precipitate
Uses
 Antidiabetics
 Stimulant
 Stomachic (promoting the appetite or digestion)
 Laxative
 Diuretic