Unveiling the Potential of Antidiabetic Plants for Drug Discovery

Deepu Pandita’s latest volume delves into the therapeutic potential of eleven antidiabetic plants, exploring their antihyperglycemic, hypoglycemic, and anti-lipidemic properties. The book also delves into current genome editing research perspectives, providing a comprehensive overview of the role of plant natural products in diabetes management.

Azadirachta Indica: The Neem Tree’s Antidiabetic Potential

Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, has been found to exhibit antidiabetic properties. The plant’s active compounds, including flavonoids, terpenoids, and saponins, have been shown to reduce blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.

Gymnema Sylvestre: A Natural Remedy for Diabetes

Gymnema sylvestre, also known as gymnema, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to manage diabetes. The plant’s active compounds, such as gymnemic acids, have been found to reduce glucose absorption in the gut and stimulate insulin release.

Syzygium Cumini: The Malabar Plum’s Antidiabetic Effects

Syzygium cumini, or the Malabar plum, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat diabetes. The plant’s active compounds, including flavonoids and terpenoids, have been shown to reduce blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.

Ceylon Cinnamon: A Natural Antidiabetic Agent

Ceylon cinnamon, also known as true cinnamon, has been found to have antidiabetic properties. The plant’s active compound, cinnamaldehyde, has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce glucose levels in the blood.

Insulin Plant: A Natural Remedy for Diabetes

Costus pictus, or the insulin plant, has been used in traditional medicine to manage diabetes. The plant’s active compounds, including flavonoids and terpenoids, have been found to reduce blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.

Trigonella Foenum-Graecum: The Antidiabetic Effects of Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum, or fenugreek, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to manage diabetes. The plant’s active compounds, including flavonoids and saponins, have been shown to reduce glucose absorption in the gut and stimulate insulin release.

Mulberry: A Natural Antidiabetic Agent

Mulberry has been found to exhibit antidiabetic properties, with its active compounds, including flavonoids and anthocyanins, reducing blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity.

Nigella Sativa L.: The Antidiabetic Effects of Black Cumin

Nigella sativa L., or black cumin, has been used in traditional medicine to manage diabetes. The plant’s active compounds, including flavonoids and terpenoids, have been shown to reduce glucose absorption in the gut and stimulate insulin release.

Aegle Marmelos: The Bael Fruit’s Antidiabetic Potential

Aegle marmelos, or the bael fruit, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat diabetes. The plant’s active compounds, including flavonoids and terpenoids, have been found to reduce blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.

Ficus Benghalensis: The Indian Banyan’s Antidiabetic Effects

Ficus benghalensis, or the Indian banyan, has been used in traditional medicine to manage diabetes. The plant’s active compounds, including flavonoids and terpenoids, have been shown to reduce glucose absorption in the gut and stimulate insulin release.

Garlic: A Natural Antidiabetic Agent

Garlic has been found to exhibit antidiabetic properties, with its active compounds, including allicin, reducing blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity.

Antidiabetic Plants for Drug Discovery: Pharmacology, Secondary Metabolite Profiling, and Ingredients with Insulin Mimetic Activity provides a comprehensive overview of the therapeutic potential of these plants, offering insights into their antidiabetic properties and the role of genome editing in enhancing their therapeutic effects.