Therapeutic potential of phyto-constituents against human pancreatic α-amylase.

Type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is caused by insulin resistance in peripheral tissue and impaired insulin secretion through a dysfunction of the pancreatic β-cell. Acarbose is an anti-DM drug, it is effective but its continuous use may lead to undesirable side effects. Hence, the development of novel drugs from natural source that have both anti-diabetic and anti-oxidant activities, with little or no side effect during long-term use is of great importance.