A Review: Anti Diabetic medicinal plants used for diabetes mellitus
نویسنده
چکیده
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, that 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.
منابع مشابه
Aromatic and medicinal plants with anti-diabetic potential from India: A review
Uttarakhand is characterized by a rich diversity of ethno-medicinal plants as well as a rich heritage of traditional medicine. Since ancient times, plants have been an exemplary source of medicine. Ayurveda and other Indian literature have mentioned the use of plants in treatment of various human ailments. Medicinal plants play an important role in the management of diabetes mellitus especially...
متن کاملA Review of the Interactive Effects of Exercise and Medicinal Plants on Glycemic Indices and Lipid Profile in Diabetes Mellitus
Background: Diabetes is a common and non-communicable disease that is on the rise around the world due to the lifestyle and eating habits of people. Long-term complications of diabetes include retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, cardiac symptoms, genitourinary symptoms, sexual symptoms, and cerebrovascular events. Based on the numerous studies to reduce the complications of diabetes, exercise...
متن کاملClinical efficacy of Silybum marianum seed extract in treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a narrative review
Background: Several clinical studies have been undertaken to investigate the potential therapeutic effects of Silybum marianum (S. marianum) seed extract (silymarin) in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Objective: We performed the present narrative review to evaluate the efficacy of silymarin supplement for treatment of T2DM and NAFLD. Methods: Elect...
متن کاملAuthor's response to reviews Title: Anti-diabetic potential and antioxidant activities of traditional medicinal plants Authors:
متن کامل
An overview of Indian novel traditional medicinal plants with anti-diabetic potentials.
Diabetes mellitus is a global metabolic epidemic affecting essential biochemical activities in almost every age group. Indian literatures like Ayurveda have already mentioned herbal remediation for a number of human ailments. Among Indian traditional medicinal plants several potential anti-diabetic plants and herbs are being used as part of our diet since prehistoric time. India has a long list...
متن کامل