Antidiabetic and Anti-inflammatory activity of Green Solvent Extracts of Heterospathe elata fruits

Abstract

Background: Plants are the prime source of phytoconstituents that can act as potent agents for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Heterospathe elata is a plant belonging to the Arecaceae family having numerous medicinal properties. The present study aimed to investigate the antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities of green solvent extracts of Heterospathe elata fruit. Method: The extraction was carried out with green solvents like isopropyl alcohol, hydro alcohol, and water with increasing order of polarity. In-vitro antidiabetic activity was evaluated by alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase inhibition assays. Anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated by the Bovin denaturation method and HRBC membrane stabilization. Result: Our results revealed that out of three green extracts hydro alcohol extract of Heterospathe elata fruit had the highest antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activity. Conclusion: The results suggest that the fruit of Heterospathe elata is a potential source of antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory properties.