Exploring Antidiabetic Plants: A Comprehensive Overview

Diabetes, a chronic condition associated with metabolic disorder, has been increasingly prevalent over the past few decades. It is characterized by accelerated levels of blood sugar, which can harm the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. While synthetic drugs are commonly used to treat diabetes, numerous medicinal plants and herbal drugs have been used in traditional systems of medicine to prevent and treat the condition.

These plants contain phytonutrients and phytoconstituents that demonstrate protective or disease-preventive properties. In many developing countries, herbal drugs are recommended by traditional practitioners for diabetes treatment because the use of synthetic drugs is not affordable. This volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series provides an overview of natural healing treatments in selected antidiabetic plants.

Botanical Descriptions and Distribution

The book presents botanical descriptions, distribution, and pharmacological investigations of notable medicinal and herbal plants used to prevent or treat diabetes. It discusses phytochemical and polyherbal formulations for the management of diabetes and other related complications.

Phytochemical and Polyherbal Formulations

Phytochemical and polyherbal formulations have been shown to be effective in managing diabetes and related complications. These formulations utilize the bioactive molecules found in antidiabetic plants, providing a natural and potentially safer alternative to synthetic drugs.

Antidiabetic Plants and Drug Discovery

The book contains reports on antidiabetic plants and their potential uses in drug discovery. By harnessing the power of these plants’ bioactive molecules, researchers and scientists can develop new treatments for diabetes and other diseases.

Target Audience

This volume is valuable for scientists, researchers, and students working with medicinal plants or specializing in areas of ethnobotany, natural products, pharmacognosy, and other areas of allied healthcare. It is also useful for pharmaceutical companies, industrialists, and health policy makers seeking to understand the potential of natural remedies in combating diabetes.

With its comprehensive overview of antidiabetic plants and their potential applications, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in exploring the natural healing treatments available for diabetes management.