TINOSPORA CRISPA AKAR PATAWALI – HEALTH BENEFITS OF BITTER TASTE

This book contains information about the traditional use andphytochemicals of akar patawali (Tinospora crispa). This report has scientifically supported the testimonies of old folks who claimed that T.crispa possesses antidiabetic effects because of its bitter taste. The uses of the plant in traditional medicine and current studies have been discussed. Single compounds have been isolated by purification using chromatographic techniques. Apart from that, a brief review of concept between chemical composition and biological activities is also described
in this book.