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Herbal Approach for Diabetic Cure and Futuristic Dimension.
Jangjeet Karan Singh1, Snigdha Chakraborty1, Manju Nagpal1
1Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, Rajpura, India.
Current Drug Research Reviews
|February 17, 2023
Summary
Diabetes mellitus affects millions globally. Herbal medicine offers a safer alternative to synthetic drugs, with many plants showing significant antidiabetic potential and fewer side effects.
Area of Science:
- Metabolic disorders and ethnopharmacology.
- Integrative medicine and natural product chemistry.
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a global epidemic, characterized by hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance.
- Conventional antidiabetic drugs have limitations and side effects, prompting research into alternatives.
- Herbal medicine, supported by WHO, presents a promising avenue for diabetes management.
Approach:
- Reviewing scientific literature on herbs with antidiabetic properties.
- Analyzing the efficacy and safety of phytoconstituents from various medicinal plants.
- Summarizing clinical trial data and patented herbal formulations for diabetes.
Key Points:
- Numerous herbs contain active phytoconstituents with potent antidiabetic effects.
- Preclinical studies indicate higher safety and efficacy compared to synthetic medications.
- Herbal antidiabetic agents offer multi-target functionality and fewer adverse effects.
Conclusions:
- Herbal medicine shows significant therapeutic potential for managing diabetes mellitus.
- Further standardization, clinical trials, and marketing strategies are needed for mainstream adoption.
- Extensive research supports the use of specific herbs and formulations for blood glucose regulation.
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