The Effect of Momordica charantia in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review.
- 2021-01-16
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM 2021
- PubMed: 33510802
- DOI: 10.1155/2021/3796265
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In recent years, many studies of Momordica charantia (MC) in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications have been reported. This article reviewed the effect and mechanism of MC against diabetes, including the results from in vitro and in vivo experiments and clinical trials. The common side effects of MC were also summarized. We hope that it might open up new ideas for further mechanism exploration and clinical application as well as provide a scientific theoretical basis for the development of drugs or foods derived from MC.