Salacia Reticulata

Last Updated: November 18, 2022

Salacia reticulata is a medicinal herb from Ayurveda which appears to have anti-diabetic activities, namely by inhibiting carbohydrate uptake from the intestines; it appears quite effective at this, similar to acarbose in potency.

Salacia Reticulata is most often used for

What else is Salacia Reticulata known as?
Note that Salacia Reticulata is also known as:
  • Kothala himbutu
Dosage information

Supplementation of salacia herbs (reticulata or oblonga) seem to be effective in humans when taken at the oral dose of 240-1,000mg, with the higher dose being used more frequently for the purpose of reducing glucose absorption form the intestines.

Due to this supplement acting as a carbohydrate absorption inhibitor, it needs to be taken alongside dietary carbohydrates.

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