Saptrangi (Saptrangi)
Saptrangi, botanically known as Salacia oblonga (and often interchangeably studied with Salacia reticulata), is an Ayurvedic herb from the Celastraceae family. Traditionally, it has been used for centuries in India and Sri Lanka to manage "Prameha" (di...
Botanical name: Salacia oblonga.
Classical attributes
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- Vipaka: []
Dosha effects
- vata: balancing
- kapha: decreasing
- pitta: balancing
Clinical evidence
Meta-analyses of up to 15 RCTs and databases tracking 20+ RCTs show that Salacia oblonga significantly reduces post-prandial glucose and insulin levels in healthy individuals, those with impaired glucose tolerance, and type 2 diabetic patients. It also shows potential in lipid profile improvement and modest weight management support.
Ayurvedic karmas
- Pramehaghna (anti-diabetic)
- Medohara (fat-reducing)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
Classical clinical indications
- Prameha (diabetes)
- Sthaulya (obesity)
- Metabolic disorders
- Hyperlipidemia
- Impaired glucose tolerance