Abstract

ANTI-DIABETIC TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL PLANTS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Akshaykumar K. Daswad* and Dr. Shailesh J. Wadher

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is one of the world's most significant health issues, with rising prevalence and related mortality. The epidemic was still controlled by the fourth leading cause of death in the most advanced countries and there in other emerging and recently industrialized nations. Inadequate blood sugar control has important health implications. The use of plants in treating various diseases was referenced by Ayurveda and other Indian writings. A recent area of research has been medicinal plants with anti-diabetic potential. Diabetic metabolic abnormalities can be regulated by the efficiency of these medicinal plants. This research will help researchers to select potential herbal medicines for diabetic treatment.

Keywords: Medicinal plants, Diabetes mellitus, Ayurveda, Hypoglycaemic activity.