Evaluation of six plant species used traditionally in the treatment and control of diabetes mellitus in South Africa using in vitro methods

Antidiabetic activity of extracts of purchased plants was evaluated using in vitro α-amylase and α-glucosidase activity, as well as islets of Langerhans excretory activity, adding evidence to the traditional use of these purchased plants in the management of the type II diabetic post-prandial hyperglycemia.