Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
+32 25889658
ISSN: 2155-9600
+32 25889658
Jaspreet Kaur
Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, India
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Nutr Food Sci
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder of impaired carbohydrates, fat and protein metabolism also called �Madhumeha� which literally means excessive urine with sweet taste like honey. Limiting of diabetes mellitus without any side effects is a challenge still to the medical system. In recent years, herbs have become a subject of interest because of their beneficial effects on human health. There is large number of drugs made of herbal origin which were advised for treatment of Madhumeha. Some plants preparations used as antidiabetic medications show significant effect on lowering the blood sugar levels with minimal side effects and also improve general debility along with providing much needed antioxidant property in diabetes. Several plant extracts have been examined for their antidiabetic properties to recognize alternative treatment strategies that pose less of a hazard for diabetics. Such medicinal plants with antidiabetic and related beneficial effects in Madhumeha are as Aegle marmelos, Andrographis paniculata, Azadirachta indica, Boerhaavia diffusa, Cassia grandis, Cinnamomum tamala, Cynodon dactylon, Dalbergia sissoo, Ferula asafoetida, Ficus bengalensis, Ficus glomerata, Ficus hispida, Hemidemus indicus, Mimosa pudica, Madhuca longifolia, Nigella sativa, Ocimum sanctum, Oroxylum indicum, Piper longum, Pongamia pinnata, Trigonella foenum-graceum and Zingiber officinale contain antioxidants and have hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activity in diabetes in different experiments. It is becoming clear that this natural resource is a helpful ally in inclusive treatment of diabetes.
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