Academic Research
Over the last decade, Otostegia persica has been the subject of many studies examining the extent of its various therapeutic properties.
In the coming years, we at Tabii hope to contribute to the expansion of knowledge in this space through additional studies on prediabetic and diabetic patients in partnership with US universities.
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Anti-diabetic effect of Otostegia persica extract on diabetic rats
Read moreThis study assessed the effects of O. persica extract on blood glucose, insulin, and the pancreas of diabetic rats, showing its potential as an anti-diabetic herb.
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Effective antidiabetic and antioxidant fractions of Otostegia persica extract and their constituents
Read moreHypoglycemic and antioxidant effects of different fractions of the O. persica extract were investigated, and it was found that higher concentrations exhibit antidiabetic activity.
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Antihyperglycemic and insulin secretory activities of O. persica shoot extract in diabetic rats
Read moreThis study on diabetic rats found that O. persica extract significantly decreased the glucose level and increased glucose-induced insulin secretion in pancreatic beta-cells.
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Antidiabetic effects of O. persica root in alloxan-induced diabetic rats
Read moreA comparison was made between varying doses of O. persica root extract and metformin, the known antidiabetic drug, and the two displayed similar antidiabetic and cholesterol-lowering effects.
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Otostegia persica: A review on its phytochemistry and pharmacology
Read moreThis article provides an overview of the chemical constituents (e.g., morin, quercetin) present in O. persica and the ethnobotanical and pharmacological actions of this plant.
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Insulin sensitizing actions of fenugreek seed polyphenols & quercetin in rats
Read moreThe findings indicate that quercetin improved insulin signaling and sensitivity and thereby, comparable with metformin, promoted the cellular actions of insulin in this model.