Vijaysar
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Vijaysar (Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian Kino Tree)) is a dietary supplement with 8 published peer-reviewed studies involving 314 participants, researched for Blood Sugar & Diabetes, Lipid & Metabolic Health.
Evidence at a Glance
Strength is scored by study design, sample size, study type, and outcomes
Blood Sugar & Diabetes
WeakLipid & Metabolic Health
ModerateResearch Visualised
Visual breakdown of the clinical data.
Study Quality Breakdown
What types of studies were conducted
Participants Per Study
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Research Timeline
When the studies were published
All Studies
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Blood Sugar & Diabetes
Vijayasar in newly-diagnosed non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Study Type
Flexible dose open trial (ICMR multicenter)
Purpose
Vijayasar in newly-diagnosed non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Dose
2-4g bark powder/day (flexible dose)
Participants
97 NIDDM patients
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Significant control of both fasting and postprandial blood glucose by 12 weeks. Good tolerability with no significant adverse effects reported.
How They Measured It
FBS, PPBS, HbA1c
Efficacy of Vijayasar vs metformin in newly diagnosed type 2 DM
Study Type
Flexible-dose double-blind multicenter RCT
Purpose
Efficacy of Vijayasar vs metformin in newly diagnosed type 2 DM
Dose
2-4g bark powder vs metformin 500mg flexible dose
Participants
175 type 2 DM patients
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Comparable reductions in FBS, PPBS, HbA1c to metformin. Lipid improvements notably superior in Vijayasar group. Well-tolerated with minimal adverse effects.
How They Measured It
FBS, PPBS, HbA1c, lipid profile
P. marsupium on prevention of diabetes-induced cataract
Study Type
Anti-cataract study
Purpose
P. marsupium on prevention of diabetes-induced cataract
Dose
1g/kg bark extract/day
Participants
Alloxan-induced diabetic rats
Duration
Until cataract development
Results
Significantly delayed cataract formation. Reduced oxidative stress and polyol pathway activity in lens. Anti-cataract benefit secondary to antioxidant effects.
How They Measured It
Lens turbidity assessment, oxidative stress in lens
Lipid & Metabolic Health
P. marsupium effects on fructose diet-induced metabolic patterns
Study Type
Metabolic pharmacological study
Purpose
P. marsupium effects on fructose diet-induced metabolic patterns
Dose
Aqueous bark extract 1g/kg
Participants
Animal dietary metabolic model
Duration
8 weeks
Results
Prevented fructose-diet-induced insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hepatic metabolic disruption. Glucose transporter upregulation and PPAR-gamma activation identified.
How They Measured It
Blood glucose, insulin resistance, lipid profiles, liver function
Antioxidant effects and glucose uptake enhancement in HepG2 cells
Study Type
Antioxidant and glucose uptake study
Purpose
Antioxidant effects and glucose uptake enhancement in HepG2 cells
Dose
Various MPME concentrations
Participants
HepG2 cell culture study
Duration
N/A
Results
Potent antioxidant activity and significantly enhanced glucose uptake in hepatocytes. AMPK and PPAR-alpha pathways implicated in antidiabetic mechanism.
How They Measured It
DPPH, FRAP, glucose uptake assay in HepG2 cells
Pharmacological and phytochemical evidence for P. marsupium
Study Type
Phytochemical review
Purpose
Pharmacological and phytochemical evidence for P. marsupium
Dose
Various
Participants
Review
Duration
Various
Results
Contains pterostilbene, epicatechin, marsupin, homopinocembrin with antidiabetic, antihyperlipidaemic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities.
How They Measured It
Systematic literature review
Beta-cell regenerative effects of P. marsupium extract
Study Type
Beta-cell regeneration study
Purpose
Beta-cell regenerative effects of P. marsupium extract
Dose
100-200mg/kg extract
Participants
STZ-induced diabetic rats
Duration
4 weeks
Results
Partially restored pancreatic beta-cell architecture and insulin staining. Suggests regenerative rather than purely hypoglycaemic mechanism.
How They Measured It
Pancreatic histology, insulin immunostaining, blood glucose
Vijaysar tumbler water for blood sugar in type 2 diabetics
Study Type
Clinical Ayurvedic trial
Purpose
Vijaysar tumbler water for blood sugar in type 2 diabetics
Dose
200ml water soaked in 25g Vijaysar tumbler overnight
Participants
40 type 2 diabetic patients
Duration
90 days
Results
Vijaysar tumbler water significantly reduced FBS and PPBS. Traditional preparation method validated as effective delivery for bioactive compounds.
How They Measured It
FBS, PPBS, HbA1c
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vijaysar research
There are currently 8 peer-reviewed studies on Vijaysar (Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian Kino Tree)), involving 314 total participants. Research covers Blood sugar & type 2 diabetes, Cholesterol & lipid management, Antioxidant and 1 more areas. The overall evidence strength is rated as Moderate.
The evidence is currently rated as "Moderate Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (3 human studies), and reported outcomes.
Vijaysar has been researched for: Blood sugar & type 2 diabetes, Cholesterol & lipid management, Antioxidant, Weight management. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 3 out of 8 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
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