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An Analysis upon Various Herbal and Medicinal Plants Used for Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review | Original Article

Seema Kumari*, Surendra Sarsiya, in Journal of Advances in Science and Technology | Science & Technology

ABSTRACT:

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, which result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Herbal medicines have been highly esteemed source of medicine throughout the human history. Aim of the present study is evaluated various medicinal plants used for anti diabetic activity. Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common non-communicable diseases globally. Some of the herbal plants and active chemical constituents which have a role in the management of Diabetes mellitus are compiled here are discussed in this review. Out of an estimated 250 000 higher plants, less than 1% have been screened pharmacologically and very few in regard to diabetes mellitus. Systematic studies on the folklore medicinal plants that combat diabetes mellitus are scanty. In the last few years, there has been an exponential growth in the field of herbal medicine and gaining popularity both in developing and developed countries because of their natural origin and less side effects. A comprehensive review was conducted to pile up information about medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. It is a metabolic disorder of the endocrine system and affecting nearly 10% of the population all over the world also the number of those affected is increasing day by day. The profiles presented include information about the scientific and family name, plant parts and test model used, the degree of hypoglycemic activity, and the active chemical agents. Aim of the present study is evaluated various medicinal plants used for antidiabetic activity. Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common non-communicable diseases globally. It is the fourth leading causes of death in the most developed countries and there in substantial evendiced that it in epidemic in many developing and newly industrialized nations. This posing a serious threat to be met within 21st century. Since ancient time plants have been exemplary source of medicine. Ayurveda and other Indian literature mentioned the used of plants in treatment of various ailments. Out of an estimated 250 000 higher plants, less than 1% have been screened pharmacologically and very few in regard to diabetes mellitus. Systematic studies on the folklore medicinal plants that combat diabetes mellitus are scanty.