A composition comprising powder of Rhynchosia volubilis seed and the extract thereof for preventing and treating diabetes mellitus and diabetic complication
PURPOSE: A composition containing Rhynchosia volubilis Lour. powder or extract thereof is provided to suppress and control sharp increase of blood glucose and to prevent and treat diabetes. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating diabetes or diabetes complication contains Rhynchosia volubilis Lour. Powder or extract thereof as an active ingredient. The extract is prepared using water, organic solvent, or a mixture solvent thereof. The diabetic complication includes arteriosclerosis, cerebral infarction, cerebral thrombosis, myocardial infarction, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or adiposity. A health functional food for preventing and treating diabetes or diabetic complication contains the powder or extract thereof as an active ingredient.
