What is Salacia oblonga used for?
Its bark has been employed to address various health issues, including diabetes, diarrhea, fever, arthritis, gonorrhea, and skin diseases. Modern research suggests that salacia oblonga may mimic the action of the diabetes medication acarbose, which slows carbohydrate absorption and helps regulate blood sugar levels. It’s used in traditional medicine systems, including ayurveda. Chemicals in the salacia root and stem have effects that might reduce blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin (hba1c) levels. People use salacia for diabetes, obesity, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
What is the story of Salacia?
She was the wife and queen of Neptune, god of the sea and water. As the story goes, Neptune wanted to marry Salacia, but she was supposedly in ‘great awe’ of her distinguished suitor. To preserve her virginity, she managed to ‘glide out of his sight,’ and hid from him in the Atlantic Ocean. Salacia* (Sal meaning salt in Latin) In ancient Roman mythology Salacia was a water nymph admired by Neptune. Frightened, she hid in the depths of the ocean. Neptune persuaded her to return and share his throne with the help of a dolphin.In ancient Roman mythology, Salacia (/səˈleɪʃə/ sə-LAY-shə, Latin: [saˈɫaːkia]) was the female divinity of the sea, worshipped as the goddess of salt water who presided over the depths of the ocean. Neptune was her consort.