Abstract

UNVEILING NATURE'S PHARMACY: THE ANTIDIABETIC POTENTIAL OF MEDICINAL PLANTS

Shubham Joya*, Mr. Navnath Shate and Dr. M. K. Gupta

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a very bad condition in normal life because with the diabetes normal life will not good if you are not serious about the diabetes. That the main reason diabetes is a chronic condition disease in this condition pancreas not able to releases insulin and little amount releases the insulin because "Pancrease" most commonly refers to a brand name for a medication containing pancreatic enzymes. These enzymes are naturally produced by the pancreas and are essential for the digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Pancreas The pancreas itself is a vital organ located in the abdomen behind the stomach. It has two main functions. Exocrine function Producing digestive enzymes (like lipase, protease, and amylase) that are released into the small intestine to break down food. This is the function that Pancrease medication aims to supplement. Endocrine function Producing hormones like insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels. Pancrease medication does not directly address this function. Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, poses a significant global health burden. Conventional antidiabetic therapies, while effective, can be associated with adverse effects and high costs, prompting the exploration of alternative and complementary approaches. Medicinal plants, rich in diverse bioactive compounds, have been traditionally used for managing diabetes in various cultures. This review explores the current scientific evidence supporting the antidiabetic potential of several key medicinal plants. We discuss the mechanisms of action attributed to their phytochemical constituents, including improved insulin secretion, enhanced glucose uptake, reduced hepatic glucose production, and protection of pancreatic beta-cells. Furthermore, we highlight the challenges and future perspectives in translating traditional knowledge into evidence-based antidiabetic therapies.

Keywords: Chronic condition, Diabetes mellitus, Herbal Plants, Phytochemical constituents.