Evaluation of polyherbal synergy against diabetes: in-vitro analysis

Aims To evaluate the anti-diabetic properties of a polyherbal formulation consisting of Curcuma longa, Emblica officinalis, and Trigonella foenum-graecum through in-vitro assays, and investigate its synergistic effects on glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, and insulin function.Materials and metho...

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Main Authors: Sridevi N., Thirumal M.
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20565623.2025.2468128
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description Aims To evaluate the anti-diabetic properties of a polyherbal formulation consisting of Curcuma longa, Emblica officinalis, and Trigonella foenum-graecum through in-vitro assays, and investigate its synergistic effects on glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, and insulin function.Materials and methods The polyherbal extract was prepared using methanol, water, and methanol-water as solvents. In-vitro antioxidant (DPPH, Phosphomolybdenum) and anti-diabetic (α-amylase, α-glucosidase inhibition, yeast glucose uptake, and inhibitory glucose diffusion) assays were conducted. L6 rat skeletal muscle cells were used for MTT assay and glucose uptake.Results The methanol extract showed the highest antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities compared to aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts. The IC50 values in DPPH and α-amylase inhibition assays were close to standard drugs, while the MTT assay demonstrated moderate cytotoxicity, confirming the extract’s safety. Glucose uptake increased significantly, particularly in L6 cells treated with the methanolic extract.Conclusion The polyherbal formulation exhibited potent anti-diabetic properties, particularly the methanolic extract, showing significant glucose regulation and insulin function improvement. This formulation holds promise as a natural treatment for diabetes.
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spelling doaj-art-dccdabe2fd7443eca0f4a8e6b661f8182025-08-20T03:28:33ZengTaylor & Francis GroupFuture Science OA2056-56232025-12-0111110.1080/20565623.2025.2468128Evaluation of polyherbal synergy against diabetes: in-vitro analysisSridevi N.0Thirumal M.1Department of Pharmacognosy, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Pharmacognosy, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAims To evaluate the anti-diabetic properties of a polyherbal formulation consisting of Curcuma longa, Emblica officinalis, and Trigonella foenum-graecum through in-vitro assays, and investigate its synergistic effects on glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, and insulin function.Materials and methods The polyherbal extract was prepared using methanol, water, and methanol-water as solvents. In-vitro antioxidant (DPPH, Phosphomolybdenum) and anti-diabetic (α-amylase, α-glucosidase inhibition, yeast glucose uptake, and inhibitory glucose diffusion) assays were conducted. L6 rat skeletal muscle cells were used for MTT assay and glucose uptake.Results The methanol extract showed the highest antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities compared to aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts. The IC50 values in DPPH and α-amylase inhibition assays were close to standard drugs, while the MTT assay demonstrated moderate cytotoxicity, confirming the extract’s safety. Glucose uptake increased significantly, particularly in L6 cells treated with the methanolic extract.Conclusion The polyherbal formulation exhibited potent anti-diabetic properties, particularly the methanolic extract, showing significant glucose regulation and insulin function improvement. This formulation holds promise as a natural treatment for diabetes.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20565623.2025.2468128Polyherbal formulationanti-diabeticCurcuma longaEmblica officinalisTrigonella foenum-graecumglucose uptake
spellingShingle Sridevi N.
Thirumal M.
Evaluation of polyherbal synergy against diabetes: in-vitro analysis
Future Science OA
Polyherbal formulation
anti-diabetic
Curcuma longa
Emblica officinalis
Trigonella foenum-graecum
glucose uptake
title Evaluation of polyherbal synergy against diabetes: in-vitro analysis
title_full Evaluation of polyherbal synergy against diabetes: in-vitro analysis
title_fullStr Evaluation of polyherbal synergy against diabetes: in-vitro analysis
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of polyherbal synergy against diabetes: in-vitro analysis
title_short Evaluation of polyherbal synergy against diabetes: in-vitro analysis
title_sort evaluation of polyherbal synergy against diabetes in vitro analysis
topic Polyherbal formulation
anti-diabetic
Curcuma longa
Emblica officinalis
Trigonella foenum-graecum
glucose uptake
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20565623.2025.2468128
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