1. Anti-diabetics
Pterocarpus
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2. DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION ANDHRA PRADESH
Name : B. Janaki Ramayya
Designation : Sr. Lecturer
Branch : Pharmacy
Institute : GPW, Srikakulam
Year/Semester : I. D.Pharm
Subject : Pharmacognosy
Subject code : Ph-103
Topic : Anti-diabetics
Duration : 50 Mts
Sub-topic : Pterocarpus
Teaching Aids : Ppt, Photographs
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3. Recap Chaulmoogra oil In the last class we learnt about
Contains unsaturated fatty acids
Effective against Leprosy
Caused by Mycobacterium leprae
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4. OBJECTIVES
On completion of this period you would be able to know about :
Definition of ANTI-DIABETICS and
Monograph of PTEROCARPUS
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5. ANTI-DIABETICS Definition :
The substances used in the treatment of diabetes are known as ANTI-DIABETICS.
DIABETES:
Inability of the body to utilise glucose, due to failure of Pancreas to secret Insulin in sufficient quantity.
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6. ANTI-DIABETICS Synthetic drugs used in the treatment of Diabetes:
Tolbutamide
Chlorpropamide
Natural oral Anti-diabetics:
Gymnema
Bitter gourd
Jambhul and
Indian Kino (Pterocarpus)
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7. PTEROCARPUS Synonym : Indian kino tree, Bijasal, Biological Source :
Malabar kino
Biological Source :
Consists of dried juice of the plant obtained by
making vertical incisions on the stem
Pterocarpus marsupium
Family : Leguminosae
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8. PTEROCARPUS Geographical Source : Mainly found in India.
Gujarat, Kerala,
Madhya Pradesh
UP, WB, Orrisa
Assam,Karnataka
Fig.45.1 Pterocarpus
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9. PTEROCARPUS Organoleptic characters: Colour : Ruby-red
Odour : Odourless
Taste : Astringent
Size : 3 to 5 to 10 mm
granules
Shape : Angular grains
Fig.45.2 Pterocarpus
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10. PTEROCARPUS Chemical Constituents : Kinotannic acid (70 -80% )
Kino-red
Kinoin
Pyrocatechin
Resin and
Gallic acid
Fig.45.3 Pterocarpus
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11. PTEROCARPUS Chemical tests: 1. Drug solution + Ferrous sulphate Green
Colour
Violet
2. Drug solution + Potassium hydroxide
3. Drug solution + Mineral acid
Precipitate
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12. PTEROCARPUS Uses : Anti-diabetic Astringent Anti-diarrhoeal
To control passive Haemorrhage
In the treatment of Toothache
In Dyeing, Tanning and Printing
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13. SUMMARY In this class we learnt about Pterocarpus marsupium
Belongs of the Family Leguminosae
Contains Kinotannic Acid as main constituent
Used As Antidiabetic and Astringent.
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14. QUIZ Q 1. Pterocarpus belongs to the family a. Scrophulariaceae
b. Leguminosae
c. Solanaceae
d. Asclepiadaceae
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15. Quiz 2. Pterocarpus is used as a. Anti-pyretic b. Anti-septic
c. Anti-diabetic
d. Anti-viral
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16. Frequently asked Questions
State the Biological name, Chemical Constituents,
and Uses of “ PTEROCARPUS “.
( December ‘ 2003)
2. Give two examples for Anti-diabetics.
(March’ 2003) (December’ 2001)
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