Traditional Indian Medicines Used for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Joint Authors
Rizvi, Syed Ibrahim
Mishra, Neetu
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Plants have always been a source of drugs for humans since time immemorial.
The Indian traditional system of medicine is replete with the use of plants for the management of diabetic conditions.
According to the World Health Organization, up to 90% of population in developing countries use plants and its products as traditional medicine for primary health care.
There are about 800 plants which have been reported to show antidiabetic potential.
The present review is aimed at providing in-depth information about the antidiabetic potential and bioactive compounds present in Ficus religiosa, Pterocarpus marsupium, Gymnema sylvestre, Allium sativum, Eugenia jambolana, Momordica charantia, and Trigonella foenum-graecum.
The review provides a starting point for future studies aimed at isolation, purification, and characterization of bioactive antidiabetic compounds present in these plants.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rizvi, Syed Ibrahim& Mishra, Neetu. 2013. Traditional Indian Medicines Used for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Diabetes Research،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492504
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rizvi, Syed Ibrahim& Mishra, Neetu. Traditional Indian Medicines Used for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Diabetes Research No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492504
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rizvi, Syed Ibrahim& Mishra, Neetu. Traditional Indian Medicines Used for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492504
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492504