diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder in the endocrine system. this dreadful disease is found in all parts of the world and is becoming a serious threat to mankind health. there are lots of chemical agents available to control and to treat diabetic patients, but total recovery from diabetes has not been reported up to this date. alternative to these synthetic agents, plants provide a potent...

the use of herbal medicines in diabetes is promising but still far from proven. the purpose of this article is to examine the effect of herbal medicines in the treatment of diabetes, focusing on potential benefits and risks. medline, expert interviews, books, articles and internet searches were used to identify herbal medicines with anti-diabetic properties and their diabetes-related health eff...