what is the arabic name for salacia oblonga
Indian name â Saptrangi. Introduction. Salacia oblonga is a woody plant found in the forests of Sri lanka and India. The Roots and stems of Salacia oblonga have been used extensively in Ayurveda and traditional Indian Medicine for the treatment for Diabetes. Herbs used in traditional Indian medicine to treat diabetes seems to lower blood sugar and insulin levels in a manner similar to prescription drugs, a new study reports. 2  Researchers gave extracts of the herb Salacia oblonga to 39 healthy adults, and the results were promising.