The Effect of Momordica charantia in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review

The Effect of Momordica charantia in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review

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 c...

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Main Authors: Zhuo Liu, Jing Gong, Wenya Huang, Fuer Lu, Hui Dong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/3796265
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spelling doaj-3af6775e5cc74dd592cfc8235c084e0b2021-02-15T12:52:59ZengHindawi LimitedEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine1741-427X1741-42882021-01-01202110.1155/2021/37962653796265The Effect of Momordica charantia in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: A ReviewZhuo Liu0Jing Gong1Wenya Huang2Fuer Lu3Hui Dong4Grade 2016 of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Clinical Medicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, ChinaInstitute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, ChinaInstitute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, ChinaIn 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/3796265
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Wenya Huang
Fuer Lu
Hui Dong
The Effect of Momordica charantia in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
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Jing Gong
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title_short The Effect of Momordica charantia in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
title_full The Effect of Momordica charantia in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
title_fullStr The Effect of Momordica charantia in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
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