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Anti-Diabetic Activity of Herbal Remedies


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1 Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara – 391760, Gujarat, India
2 Department of Chemistry, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science (SRCAS), Coimbatore – 641006, Tamil Nadu, India
 

Herbal remedies, often known as herbal medicine or botanical medicine, are natural treatments that make use of the therapeutic capabilities of plants and plant-based extracts. Due to their apparent efficacy and lack of negative side effects, these treatments have been practiced for centuries in numerous civilizations all over the world. The usage of plant parts such as leaves, stems, flowers, roots, and seeds, as well as extracts made from plants, are just a few examples of the diverse practices that fall under the umbrella of herbal medicines. Numerous consequences are linked to diabetes, a long-term metabolic illness characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Many cultures have a long history of using herbal treatments to control diabetes, and this use is predicated on the idea that specific plants and plant extracts contain antidiabetic qualities. Garlic, neem, coriander, ivy gourd, papaya, jamun, tulsi, aloe vera, and many other plants are used in herbal therapies for diabetes. Since free radical damage is believed to have a part in the etiology of diabetes and its associated issues, an anti-diabetic drug having antioxidant qualities would be more successful. In conclusion, herbal remedies have shown promising anti-diabetic benefits and might be thought of as alternatives to or complements to current diabetes management strategies. To assess their efficacy, safety, and the best approach to use them in the management of diabetes, more research is needed. Before beginning therapy, it is crucial to consider the use of herbal products as diabetic therapies with a qualified medical expert due to the risk of interactions with other medications and the fact that every person’s health is different. To ensure its trustworthiness in terms of both efficacy and safety, herbal products must be subjected to standardization and quality control.

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Anti-Diabetic, Antioxidant, India, Side Effects, Traditional Medicines
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Authors

Dhanya B. Sen
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara – 391760, Gujarat, India
Ramachandran Balaraman
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara – 391760, Gujarat, India
Ashim Kumar Sen
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara – 391760, Gujarat, India
Aarti S. Zanwar
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara – 391760, Gujarat, India
K. P. Greeshma
Department of Chemistry, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science (SRCAS), Coimbatore – 641006, Tamil Nadu, India
Rajesh A. Maheshwari
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara – 391760, Gujarat, India

Abstract


Herbal remedies, often known as herbal medicine or botanical medicine, are natural treatments that make use of the therapeutic capabilities of plants and plant-based extracts. Due to their apparent efficacy and lack of negative side effects, these treatments have been practiced for centuries in numerous civilizations all over the world. The usage of plant parts such as leaves, stems, flowers, roots, and seeds, as well as extracts made from plants, are just a few examples of the diverse practices that fall under the umbrella of herbal medicines. Numerous consequences are linked to diabetes, a long-term metabolic illness characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Many cultures have a long history of using herbal treatments to control diabetes, and this use is predicated on the idea that specific plants and plant extracts contain antidiabetic qualities. Garlic, neem, coriander, ivy gourd, papaya, jamun, tulsi, aloe vera, and many other plants are used in herbal therapies for diabetes. Since free radical damage is believed to have a part in the etiology of diabetes and its associated issues, an anti-diabetic drug having antioxidant qualities would be more successful. In conclusion, herbal remedies have shown promising anti-diabetic benefits and might be thought of as alternatives to or complements to current diabetes management strategies. To assess their efficacy, safety, and the best approach to use them in the management of diabetes, more research is needed. Before beginning therapy, it is crucial to consider the use of herbal products as diabetic therapies with a qualified medical expert due to the risk of interactions with other medications and the fact that every person’s health is different. To ensure its trustworthiness in terms of both efficacy and safety, herbal products must be subjected to standardization and quality control.

Keywords


Anti-Diabetic, Antioxidant, India, Side Effects, Traditional Medicines

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr%2F2023%2F32182