The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2018;7(5):456-459 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2018.7509
Potential antidiabetic activity of medicinal plants – A short review
A. Rajendran1 , R. Sudeshraj2 , S. Sureshkumar3
1. Lifecare Phytoremedies, Ayyappanthangal– 600056, Chennai, India
2. Life Care Phyto Labs, Perambalur621212, Tamil Nadu, India
3. Department of Chemistry, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai- 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 5th September, 2018 / Accepted: 10th October, 2018
Diabetes mellitus is a dreadful disease caused by the increase in hepatic glucose production and impaired insulin action. The usage of herbal based medicine has been increasing tremendously in both developing and developed countries over the last three decades. The present study aims to provide a comprehensive review of antidiabetic activity of following medicinal plants like Gymnema sylvestris, Rubia cardifolia, Bilberry, Green Tea, Salacia reticulate, Berberis aristata, Pterocarpus marsupium, Fenugreek, Ashwagandha, Bitter melon. The efficiency of these medicinal plants may regulate the diabetic metabolic abnormalities. This work would help researchers to choose potential herbal for diabetic treatment.
Medicinal plants, Anti-diabetic activity.
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Rajendran A, Sudeshraj R, Sureshkumar S. Potential antidiabetic activity of medicinal plants – A short review. J Phytopharmacol 2018; 7(5):456- 459.
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