CSIR launches ayurvedic anti diabetic drug BGR-34

Senior principal scientist of NBRI, Dr. AKS Rawat said, "The drug has ingredients from 4 plants described in Ayurveda and that makes it safe." It has been examined on animals and scientific study has identified it safe and effective, with clinical studies demonstrating 67% success.

The medicine enhances immune system, performs as anti-oxidant and checks free radicals. Although there are other anti diabetes herbal medicines in the market, 'BGR-34′ has been confirmed scientifically.

The medicine will help manage normal blood glucose levels, decrease chances of problems because of chronic high blood glucose levels and provide a good quality life to sufferers with high blood sugar levels.

The formulation was released previously by the Vice-President Hamid Ansari in February 2014 at New Delhi, but on 25th, the product was launched commercially.

V S Kapoor, marketing head of Aimil Pharmaceuticals said, "We will manufacture it now and it will be accessible in market soon, might be in the coming two weeks." It will be offered in the form of tablets and may price Rs 500 for 100 tablets.