Abstract

ANTIDIABETIC POTENTIAL OF MEDICINAL PLANTS FROM AHMEDNAGAR DISTRICT

Vikhe Sunayana R.*, Fulsundar Apeksha S. and Gholap Samiksha A.

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Abstract

The field of herbal medicine has grown exponentially in the past several years and due to their natural origins and low side effects, these medications are becoming more and more popular in both developed and developing nations. Anti – diabetic activity of medicinal plants is scientifically evaluated by in – vitro and in – vivo studies. Plants are the huge reservoir for variety of phytochemical constituents like terpenoids, glycosides, alkaloids, saponins, β sitosterol, tannins, phenolics, etc. Different compounds were isolated from the plants and they possess various pharmacological activities. The review covers the list of medicinal plants which having potential antidiabetic activity.

Keywords: Medicinal plant, Anti – diabetic activity, Review.