Horticultural crops as natural therapeutic plants for the therapy of diabetes mellitus

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus has increased over the years due to a high number elderly people and sedentary lifestyles. Most synthetic drugs available lead serious side effects compared horticultural crops. A lot plants have been reported as natural therapeutic for therapy worldwide. This review attempts compile different crops in Nigeria their antidiabetic properties mellitus. evaluated this include; Citrus fruits, Aframomum melegueta (Alligator pepper), Persea americana (Avocado pear), Carica papaya (Pawpaw), Zingiber officinale (Ginger), Veronia amygdalina (Bitter leaf), Musa paradisiaca (plantain), Mangifera indica (Mango), Cinnamon cassia (Cinnamon), Parkia biglobosa (African locust bean), Moringa oleifera, Corchorus olitorius (Jute Annona muricata (soursop), Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra), Capsicum frutescens (Chilli Juglans regia (Walnut), Spinacia oleraceae (Spinach), Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) Curcuma longa (Turmeric). Various parts these extracts were hypoglycemic activity. These are easily little or no negative than conventional drugs. will be help researchers diabetic patients guidance.