| abstract |
A novel glucopyranoside, 2, 6 - dihydroxy -2 - (P -hydroxybenzyl) - 3 (2H) benzofuran-7-c-β-D-glucopyranoside of the formula 1 isolated from Pterocarpus marsupium and to a process for the isolation thereof is disclosed. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing 2, 6 - dihydroxy -2- (P -hydroxybenzyl) - 3(2H) benzofuran -7 -C -β -D - glucopyranoside and to method for the treatment of diabetes using said compound. |