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Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Herbal Plants in Managing Blood Sugar Levels: A Comprehensive Evaluation

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  1. 1Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA., 2Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Technical Education, C-1/A. Sector - 62. Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
  2. 2Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Technical Education, C-1/A, Sector - 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
  3. 3Centre of Drug Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacy Practice, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
  4. 4Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Technical Education, C-1/A, Sector - 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

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Vikesh Kumar Shukla

Centre of Drug Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacy Practice, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

vkshukla@amity.edu

Received: 24-07-2023; Accepted: 10-09-2023.

Volume 16, Issue 1 · pp. 10-18 · 2023 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.1.2

ABSTRACT

Hyperglycemia, characterized by persistently high blood glucose levels due to insufficient insulin release or insulin resistance, is a major global health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a substantial increase in the number of diabetic patients, from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014, and further to 463 million in 2020. As a result, there has been a growing demand for medicinal plants to address this issue. Traditional medicine has long recognized and utilized various medicinal herbs with hypoglycemic properties. This review focuses on eight specific medicinal plants: Ficus religiosa (Moraceae), Syzygium cumini (Myrtaceae), Momordica charantia (Cucurbitaceae), Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae), Ocimum tenuiflorum (Lamiaceae), Morinda citrifolia (Rubiaceae), Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. (Fabaceae), and Peganum harmala (Zygophyllaceae), which have been found to play a significant role in managing hyperglycemia. The article explores the phytochemical constituents of these plants responsible for their hypoglycemic effects and elucidates their mechanisms of action. By providing a comprehensive review of these medicinal plants, this article offers valuable insights into their potential use for managing hyperglycemia.

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    Katrolia, A., Pal, V., Shukla, V. K., & Singh, R. (2023). Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Herbal Plants in Managing Blood Sugar Levels: A Comprehensive Evaluation. Pharmacognosy Research, 16(1), 10-18. https://doi.org/10.5530/pres.16.1.2

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