Diabetes mellitus treatment using herbal drugs

Abstract

<p>Diabetes mellitus is becoming a common metabolic disorder which has serious threat to public health in the world. There are chemicals and biochemical agent that helps in controlling diabetes but there is no permanent remedy available which helps to get recovered completely from this disorder. By conducting large number of research work, numerous traditional medicines have been found for diabetes. Substances and extracts isolated from different natural resources especially plants have always been a rich arsenal for controlling and treating diabetes problem and complication arising due to it. So this review helps the reader to understand the importance of various types of herbal and polyherbal formulations present traditionally which can be used to treat diabetes mellitus. </p>

“Diabetes and Metabolism Disorders Medicinal Plants: A Glance at the Past and a Look to the Future 2018”: Antihyperglycemic Activity ofHamelia patensJacq. Extracts

“…At least 1,200 species of medicinal plants are used in traditional medicine for their antidiabetic attributes. A small proportion (450 plants) of such plants have been studied to explore their effect and of these; only 109 have had their action mechanism analyzed [ 9 – 11 ]. It has been reported that in Mexico more than 383 plant species are employed for DM2 treatment [ 12 ].…”

A Cross-Sectional Observational Study on Misconceptions About Diabetes and Risk of Hypoglycemia With Concurrent Use of Natural Herbs/Herbal Products

“…Currently, the medicinal plants and herbs are being used in extract forms for their anti-diabetic activity. Various clinical studies confirmed that medicinal plant extract shows anti-diabetic activity and restoring the action of pancreatic βcells [7]. Some of the most common herbs used are: fenugreek, bitter gourd, ginger, garlic, and aloe vera.…”

Middle East Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Review

“…Different plant parts were used, including flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves, berries, bark and roots. Plants are selected depending on affordability, stage of progression, comorbidities, availability and safety [ 5 ] ( ).…”

“…Recently, several in vitro and in vivo studies have been conducted to study numerous herbs that were claimed to reduce blood glucose level, but of an estimated 250,000 plants, less than 2500 have been studied for pharmacological efficacy against diabetes [ 5 , 6 ].…”