Journal of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology

Geraniin, a possible drug to ameliorate Metabolic Syndrome

World Congress on Pharmacology

July 20-22, 2015 Brisbane, Australia

Uma M Palanisamy

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: Clin Exp Pharmacol

Abstract:

Geraniin, a bioactive compound found in many Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic herbs. It was recently shown to be in abundance in the rind waste of the fruit Nephelium lappaceum. We have shown in our laboratories, using both in vitro and in vivo studies, the ability of this compound extracted from Nephelium lappaceum to effectively enhance glucose uptake, reduce insulin resistance, reduce obesity among other uses. Others have shown the anti-hypertensive ability of the compound.