ANTIDIABETIC MEDICINAL PLANTS: AN OVERVIEW
Ajaykumar Ramayan Yadav* and Vaibhavi Garge
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder which characterised by
deficiency of insulin secretion. About 150 million people suffering
from diabetes worldwide. India leads the way with it largest number of
diabetic subject in any given country. It has been estimated the number
of diabetes patient in India is expected to increase 57.2 million by the
year 2025. Diabetes mellitus is a crucial metabolic disease that lead to
several complication nephropathy, and retinopathy, kidney failure and
cardiovascular disease many other metabolic abnormalities occur
notably an increase in ketone bodies in the where is several lack of
insulin blood. Diabetes is still not completely curable by the present
anti diabetic agents. In the last few years there has been an exponential
growth in the field of herbal medicine. And these drugs are gaining
popularity both in developing and developed countries because of natural origin and less side
effect. This review focus on the herbal drug and plant used in the treatment of diabetes. In
this review spotlight is on the herbal treatment over diabetes. The profile presented include
information about the scientific and family name plant part and active constituent which are
responsible for Anti diabetic activity. The importance of the herbal plant used in treatment of
diabetes.
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Medicinal Plants.
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