| abstract |
Patrinia scabriosaefolia originating in a plant belonging to Valerianaceae is an α-glucosidase inhibitor which remains safe and effective even in prolonged administration. Thus, Patrinia scabriosaefolia originating in a plant belonging to Valerianaceae remarkably inhibits postcibal hyperglycemia and, therefore, is efficacious in preventing or ameliorating diabetes, obesity, etc. |