Polyherbal formulations based on Indian medicinal plants as antidiabetic phytotherapeutics
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In spite of all the advances in therapeutics, diabetes still remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. Herbal formulations are becoming popular now days particularly in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Though there are various approaches to reduce the ill effects of diabetes and its secondary complications, herbal formulations are preferred due to lesser side effect and low cost. This review focuses on the potential of different polyherbal formulation in the treatment of diabetes and also reviews their pharmacological investigations.
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