Overview
Coccinia grandis, also known as the ivy gourd, coccinia cordifolia and coccinia indica, grows up to four inches a day. Native to Africa and Asia, this tropical vine has been recognized for several medicinal properties and studies show it reduce post-prandial blood sugar levels. The fruit, known as rashmato, appears in curry and other recipes around the world.
What are the known benefits?
This study showed that participants who ate 20 g of raw coccinia leaves had lower post-prandial glucose than a control group at both one- and two-hour intervals after a meal. This study showed that participants who were given 1 g of extract also had lower fasting and post-prandial levels.
Any other potential benefits?
According to Wikipedia, the rashmato fruits have been used to treat leprosy, fever, asthma, bronchitis, and jaundice. The fruit possesses mast cell-stabilizing, antianaphylactic, and antihistaminic potential.[5] In Bangladesh, the roots are used to treat osteoarthritis and joint pain.
What is the scientific mechanism at play?
Some research supports findings that compounds in the plant inhibit glucose-6-phosphatase.[7] Glucose-6-phosphatase is one of the key liver enzymes involved in regulating sugar metabolism.
Conclusion
The studies show that coccinia does indeed lead to lower blood glucose levels.
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References
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jdr/2011/978762/
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/31/2/216.full
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