CSIR launches India's first Ayurvedic anti-diabetic drug.

Q.  What is BGR-34?
- Published on 03 Feb 16

a. Indian submarine
b. Drug
c. Hybrid variety of pulses
d. Pesticide

ANSWER: Drug
 
  • The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research today launched the country's first anti-diabetic ayurvedic drug for type two Diabetes mellitus.
  • Drug BGR-34 is developed jointly by National Botanical Research Institute and Central Institute for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.
  • Modern diabetes drugs are known for side-effects and toxicity, BGR-34 works by controlling blood sugar and limiting the harmful effects of other drugs.
  • BGR-34, stands for Blood Glucost Regulator and it contains 34 identified active phyto-constitutes from herbal resources.

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