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Management of diabetes mellitus using medicinal plants: A review

Authors

  • Anupa Sivakumar Human Biology Division, School of Medicine, IMU University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Amardev Thanu Human Biology Division, School of Medicine, IMU University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Thirupathirao Vishnumukkala Human Biology Division, School of Medicine, IMU University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Angu KSV Department of Anatomy, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, Gujarat, India
  • Jeevan Shetty Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Bahrain, Muharraq, Bahrain
  • Saravanan Jagadeesan Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Lakeside Campus, Taylor's University, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Prarthana Gopalakrishna Physiology discipline, Human Biology division, School of Medicine, IMU University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus, medicinal plants, alternative therapy, Withania somnifera, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Moringa oliefera, Memmordica charantia and Allium sativa

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus has a global impact affecting 422 million individuals and leading to significant health complications. This makes it a pressing global health concern. Present treatments prioritize alleviating symptoms; however, it is imperative to adopt a multitarget strategy. Herbal medicines, which have been historically employed in traditional medicine, have undergone animal experiments to assess their efficacy in reducing or preventing the disease. Known data shows that the phytochemicals found in medicinal plants have anti-hypoglycemic properties. Hence, we review the therapeutic properties of Withania somnifera, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Moringa oliefera, Memmordica charantia and Allium sativa. Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, medicinal plants, alternative therapy, Withania somnifera, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Moringa oliefera, Memmordica charantia and Allium sativa

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