Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Pterocarpus marsupium, commonly known as Indian Kino or Vijaysar, has a long-standing traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine for managing diabetes and supporting pancreatic health. The wood, bark, and heartwood of the tree have been historically used to make herbal preparations believed to promote healthy blood sugar levels. The rationale in traditional systems is that the herb helps to regenerate beta cells of the pancreas, which are responsible for insulin production—a function closely related to pancreatic health, including the tail of the pancreas where many of these cells reside.

Scientific evidence is emerging, but not yet conclusive. Some animal studies have indicated that extracts of Pterocarpus marsupium may have antihyperglycemic effects and may help in the regeneration of pancreatic beta cells. However, large-scale human clinical trials are lacking, and definitive proof of its effect specifically on the "pancreatic tail body system" in humans is not established.

Therefore, the use of Pterocarpus marsupium for supporting the pancreas, particularly the tail, is primarily justified by traditional use, with moderate preclinical scientific support but insufficient high-quality evidence from human studies to warrant a higher evidence rating.

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