Charantin

Clinical trial

Steroidal saponin

Mechanism of Action

Stimulates pancreatic β-cell insulin secretion; enhances peripheral glucose uptake

Research Notes

Karela (Bitter Melon)Ayurvedic

Hypoglycaemic effect comparable to tolbutamide in animal studies. Mixture of stigmasterol and β-sitosterol glucosides.

Found In 1 Herb

Karela (Bitter Melon)

Ayurvedic

3D Molecular Structure

Steroidal saponin

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Charantin

Steroidal saponinFoaming glycosides with immune-modulating effects

Representative pattern: C₂₁H₃₀O₂

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Steroidal saponin)

Avenacins(1)Caulosaponin(1)Neoruscogenin(1)Ophiopogonin D(1)Osladin(1)Polypodosides A & B(1)Protodioscin(1)Ruscogenin(1)Saponins (steroidal mixture)(1)Shatavarin(1)Shatavarin IV(1)Soladulcine(1)

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