Medicinal plants of India with anti-diabetic potential (original) (raw)

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 of native medicinal plants with confirmed blood sugar lowering property. Some of these have proved remarkable for cure of diabetes and its complications. The current paper is aimed at providing a review on clinical and experimental studies carried out on the most effective and commonly used hypoglycemic plants and herbs species from traditional Indian flora. This write-up includes hypoglycemic and anti-hyperglycemic activities of plants, active hypoglycemic compounds and constituents along with their available toxicity status.

Aim: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, which is associated with abnormalities in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism result in chronic complications. The main objective of the study to presenting the medicinal plants used in North-East India for anti-diabetic purposes. This study emphasizes potential sources for the development of new anti-diabetic drugs from indigenous medicinal plants found in North-East India. Methods: The North-east India is the indigenous for its biodiversity aspect. The herbal drugs which have the anti-diabetic properties are documented here on the basic of the information of articles published on the popular journal in different times and based on the information of extensive field survey. Results: There are 141nos. of medicinal plant have documented. Traditionally most of the plants show promising anti-diabetic activity. Whole plant and parts of the plant such as bark, leaf, fruit etc. are being used...

The traditional system of medicine is so ingrained in our culture that, about 75% of the Indian population depends on this indigenous system for relief. With such a huge section of an ever increasing population relying on herbal remedies, it is imperative that the plant products which have been in use for such a long time be scientifically supported for their efficacy. Diabetes a metabolic disorders is most frequent occurring disease in India. The present paper reports with the investigation of antidiabetic potential of Eugenia jambolana (Bark), Phyllanthus niruri (Whole plant), Momordica charantia Linn. (Seeds) and Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Leaves). Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder of impaired carbohydrates, fat and protein metabolism, characterized by hyperglycemia, polyuria, polydipsia and weight loss, polyphagia, glycosuria, ketosis and acidosis which is due to insulin deficiency or insulin resistance which results in decrease utilization of carbohydrate and excessive glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis from amino acid by fatty acids. The prevalence of diabetes is 6.4%, affecting 285 million adults, in 2010 and will increase to 7.7% and affecting the 439 million adults by 2030.

Diabetes mellitus (DM), a clinical manifestation characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia, is often ascribed to either a defect in insulin secretion, insulin resistance or both. Ayurveda (Indian Traditional Medicinal System) have shown promising results in the treatment of diabetes using various plants and herbs with negligible side effects and cost effective treatment. However, only a limited number of these plants have been explored and scientifically validated for their hypoglycemic effect. This review highlights some of the plants being commonly used in India for their hypoglycaemic effects.