Abstract

HERBAL DRUGS ARE USED AS ANTIDIABETIC: A REVIEW

Mohd Saidurrahman*, Anayatullah, Md Tahir, Azeemuddin, Md Tarique, Mohammad Zishan

ABSTRACT

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the commonest endocrine disorder that affect more than 100 million people worldwide (6% of the population). It is cause by the absence or ineffective production of insulin by pancreas which results in increase or decrease in concentrations of glucose in the blood. It is found to harm many of the body systems, particularly the blood vessels and nerves both insulin-dependent DM (IDDM) and non-insulin dependent DM (NIDDM) is a common and serious metabolic disorder throughout the world. In India, diabetes has been known for a long time, but its incidence is not of the same magnitude across the subcontinent. The wide range of structures of the plant constituents, which appear to be the active hypoglycaemic principles, suggests different sites of action within the body. Traditional Medicines have been derived from the medicinal plants which are used by the 60% of the world’s population. This research mainly focuses on the various Indian Herbal drugs and plants used in the treatment of diabetes, particularly in India. Diabetes is very significant heath issue being faced by the majority of people of different countries. In India it is proving to be a major health hazard, especially in the urban areas. Though there are various treatments to reduce the effects of diabetes and its other secondary complications, herbal formulations are preferred due to low cost, lesser side effects and longer shelf life.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Ayurveda, Herbal medicine.