Ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal plants used for the. Journal of diseases and medicinal plants jdmp publishes bimonthly papers in the areas of pharmacology, toxicology, neuroscience, pathology, plant biochemistry, animal biochemistry, biochemistry, bioorganic chemistry and medicinal chemistry. Diabetes, skin diseases, malaria, fevers, dysentery, colic, round worm and pin worm, injuries and oedema. Use of medicinal plants for diabetes in trinidad and tobago d. Along with hyperglycemia, diabetes is associated with micro and macrovascular complications, which are the major causes of morbidity and death in diabetic subjects.
Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used in the. Aromatic and medicinal plants with antidiabetic potential. Medicinal plants possessing therapeutic uses in diabetes and supported by clinical data or described in pharmacopoeias and well established. The effects on glucose homeostasis of eleven plants used as traditional treatments for diabetes mellitus were evaluated in normal and streptozotocin diabetic mice. Among the type 2 diabetic patients, 25% used only medicinal plants while, 75% used phytotherapy associated with modern drugs. Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases globally. The most useful medicinal herbs to treat diabetes biomedical. The role of medicinal plants in the treatment of diabetes. As regards to diabetes pathology, interviewed patients suffered from type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus at 25% and 75%, respectively. Many plants have been found to be useful in managing diabetes mellitus. Out of these only a few have been evaluated as per modern. Traditional medicine has called on a number of strange and mysterious plants over the years to cure everything from athletes foot to cancer. Licorice is one of the top plants in the list of medicinal plants in china and has been used as part of chinese traditional medicine for over centuries.
Discussion the present study was conducted to investigate the use of traditional medicinal plants in treatment of by the people of javadhu hills. Medicinal plants for treatment of diabetes mellitus article pdf available in indian journal of clinical biochemistry 15suppl 1. Traditional medicinal plants used for the treatment of. The use of medicinal plants for the management of diabetes mellitus is on the rise in the developing countries, including south africa.
Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder that affects between 6 to 20% of the population in western industrialized societies, with an estimated worldwide prevalence of 150 million people in 2000, a number that is expected to increase to 220. Traditional knowledge, medicinal plants, diabetes mellitus, bellary, karnataka. Through photosynthesis plants convert solar energy into chemical energy which is then carried up the food chain to the top where homo sapiens are found. There is increasing scientific evidence that supports the claims by the traditional healers. Use of medicinal plants according to type of diabetes. Plants have contributed hugely to western medicine, through providing ingredients for drugs or having played central roles in drug discovery. Jaiyesimib a department of pharmacognosy, university of ibadan, nigeria b olabisi onabanjo university, sagamu, ogun state, nigeria. In order to protect these plants from over harvesting, the medicine men used to pick every third plant they found. Decoction of leaves and flowers in a dose of 200 400 ml or dried powder in dose of 5 10 gm are orally taken for diabetes. Safety efficacy and action mechanisms pdf author bashar saad isbn b072fcnpvk file size 5. Out of these only a few have been evaluated as per modern system of medicine. Medicinal plants with multiple effects on diabetes. May 01, 2017 native americans are renowned for their medicinal plant knowledge.
The power medicinal of plants by mandy smith, environmental educator latta plantation nature center medicinal plants plants produce an amazing amount of complex chemicals we can use as medicines to curb and cure disease. Plants have medicinal value too along with ornamental purpose. Documenting the traditional knowledge is important for the conservation of medicinal plants as well as their sustainable utilization. Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus in south western nigeria k. Type 1 diabetics produce very little insulin or none at all. Tables 24 show in vitro, in vivo, and clinical evidence for the efficacy of the medicinal plants in diabetes.
Study of antihyperglycaemic activity of medicinal plant. An illustrated, scientific and medicinal approach appears to be a medical compendium of plants intended as a guide and reference resource for professionals in the field. It is the sixth leading cause of death in upper middleincome countries in 2015. Plenty of plants from different regions of the world have been investigated for antidiabetic effects. Samoan medicinal plants and their usage ctahr website. Apr 20, 2018 as you can see, the bible makes mention of so many valuable herbs.
Do your research and speak to a health professional before consuming medicinal plants and herbs to prevent drug interactions and avoid allergic reactions. In india, diabetes has been known for a long time, but its incidence is not of the same magnitude across the subcontinent. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder widespread in developing and welldeveloped countries. Medicinal plants used in the treatment of diabetes. Top 10 list of medicinal plants for diabetes treatment. From many such plants only extracts have been prepared and their usefulness. Traditional medicinal plants for the treatment and prevention. Medicinal herbs as potential source of therapeutic aids have. Medicinal plants used in treatment of diabetes pdf diabetes preventino gestational diabetes insipidus low urine osmo gestational diabetes effects on newborn gestational diabetes and peanut butter gestational diabetes cost effectiveness gestational diabetes and pregnancy risks. Review on medicinal herbs used for diabetes impact factor. Medicinal herbal plants and allopathic drugs to treat. Om prakash 1, rajesh kumar 1, ritika srivastava 1, pragya tripathi 1, shradha mishra 2, ajeet 3.
In african and asian regions, due to low socioeconomic patterns, about 80% of these populations predominantly depend on plant products as their. Some key active components present in certain medicinal plants play significant roles in treating diseases and such powerful components continue to show promising effects in treating diabetes mellitus and any complications associated with it. These are plants that can be used as food, medicine, tea, skin care, hair care, dental care and so much more. Plants are the major source of drug and are available in the market as extracts directly or. Therefore, treating diabetes mellitus with plant derived compounds which are accessible and do not require laborious pharmaceutical synthesis seems highly attractive. Some of the herbal plants and active chemical constituents which have a role in the management of diabetes mellitus are compiled here are. Type 2 diabetes noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus, niddm is referred to as adult onset diabetes and accounts for over 90 to 95% of the diabetics in the u. Medicinal herbs and therapeutic information in diabetes. Medicinal plants for treatment of diabetes mellitus.
Medicinal plants used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. In some plants likeallium cepa, allium sativum, ficus. It was originally published over twenty years ago, in 1974. In human studies, factors such as study design, number of patients, interventions, duration of treatment, and. Aim of the present study is evaluated various medicinal plants used for anti diabetic activity. Medicinal plants used in treatment of diabetes pdf. A list of medicinal herbal plants with proven antidiabetic and related beneficial effects and of herbal drugs used in treatment of diabetes is compiled. Dried leaves of agrimony agrimonia eupatoria, alfalfa medicago saliva, blackberry rubus fructicosus, celandine chelidonium majus, eucalyptus eucalyptus globulus, ladys mantle alchemilla vulgaris, and lily of the valley. Diabetics, prevalence, medicinal plants, ethnobotany, phytoconstituents, efficacy, safety. Diabetes is a world leading disease, 7th leading cause of death, percentage of people suffering from diabetes throughout the world was 9. Anti diabetic medicinal plants used for diabetes mellitus maryam rahimi department of horticultural science, university of zabol, iran abstract diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar glucose levels, that result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. List of medicinal plants in india grow in your home. I traditional medicinal plants for the treatment and prevention of human parasitic diseases merlin l willcox, benjamin gilbert encyclopedia of life support systems eolss many plants with antiparasitic properties, and often these plants contain several compounds which contribute together to this activity.
Modern medicine is now looking at how these traditional sources can be used to treat and manage diabetes either along with conventional medications or on their own. This website provides free medical books this website provides over 0 free medical books and more for all students and doctors this website the best choice for. It is rumored they first started using plants and herbs for healing after watching animals eat certain plants when they were sick. Medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes and its longterm. Pregnant and nursing women should avoid consuming medicinal plants unless okayed by their doctor. These medicinal plants were mostly useful in local people for their treatment of diabetes. With elements of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and sugars plants create compounds such as terpenes, alkaloids and. Herbal medicines for the management of diabetic mellitus.
The main purpose of this article is to introduce a number of effective medicinal plants used for treating diabetes and other mechanisms of plant. Discussed below are some powerful 18 medicinal plants for treating diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition, meaning that although it can be controlled, it lasts a lifetime. From many such plants only extracts have been prepared and their usefulness evaluated in experimental diabetes in animals. Pdf diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder widespread in developing and welldeveloped countries. The wide range of structures of the plant constituents, which appear to be the active hypoglycaemic principles, suggests different sites of action within the body. The ancient science of ayurveda and yoga relies heavily on these plants to treat major conditions, from pain management to weight management and everything in between. The scientific, local and family names of these medicinal plants along with the habit, parts used and mode of their administrations are given in the present paper. Table 1 presents the selected medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in traditional persian medicine. Medicinal plants used for diabetes mellitus in zaria, nigeria. Many of the synthetic medicine such as sulfonylureas, biguanides.
Medicinal herbs were used to treat diabetes in large proportion all over the globe because of the easy availability and affordability 7. Samoan medicinal plants vii preface to second edition samoan medicinal plants and their usage was written based upon the expertise of a small group of well respected traditional healers in american samoa. Despite the widespread traditional use of these plants for diabetes management in sudan, scientific support for the safe and effective use of such plants does not exist. In the absence of organized cultivation of medicinal plants in the country, the local manufacturers are compelled to meccinal plants and plant parts from neighbouring countries, such as, india. The phytochemical obtained from some of these plants effectiveness. To my delight and i am sure of anyone who picks up this book, i discovered it contains nug. Mexican herbal medicines this article has generously been written specially for us by michael heinrich, head of centre and professor, centre for pharmacognosy and phytotherapy, the school of pharmacy, university of london, and a world expert on research into the medicinal plants used today by indigenous groups of mesoamerica. A checklist of plants of andaman and nicobar islands. Recently, a dramatically increasing prevalence brought diabetes mellitus and its therapy to the focus of public health interests in bangladesh. Abubakar, sani abdullahi, victoria ayuba, shettima kaigama, usman s. Folklore medicinal plants are mostly used for rural areas. Many plants have been used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in indian system of medicine and in other ancient systems of the world. Antidiabetic agents from medicinal plants bentham science. Plants have always been a source of drugs for humans since time immemorial.
Jun 24, 20 the usage of medicinal plants is traditionally rooted in bangladesh and still an essential part of public healthcare. The main purpose of this survey was to document the traditional use of medicinal plants for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in bellary district. Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders sharing the common underlying feature of hyperglycemia. We conducted an ethnobotanical survey to identify the traditional medicinal plants being used to treat diabetes in bangladesh and to. Medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes. Anti diabetes and antiobesity medicinal plants and phytochemicals. Anti diabetic medicinal plants open access journals. Use of medicinal plants for diabetes in trinidad and tobago. Gulliford2 use of herbal remedies from medicinal plants bush medicines was studied in 622 people with diabetes mellitus attending 17 government health centers on the island of trinidad, trinidad and tobago. Medicinal plants and herbs for diabetes throughout history, many cultures have relied heavily on plants and herbs for medicinal purposes. Diabetes mellitus, for a long time, has been treated with plant derived medicines in sri lanka. Medicinal plants play an important role in the management of diabetes mellitus especially in developing countries where resources are meager. Diabetes mellitus dm is a common endocrine disorder characterized by hyperglycemia manifesting often with symptoms and signs of osmotic diuresis such as polyuria, polydypsia, calorie loss, generalized weakness, polyphagia and weight loss resulting from. An estimated 143 million people suffer from diabetes worldwide and the number is growing rapidly agrawal, 2003.
Medicinal plants used for the traditional management of. Here the study was conducted to determine the insilico efficacy and suitability of the chemical constituents of medicinal plants that are used to cure diabetes. Studies on the antidiabetic mechanisms of medicinal plants have. Pdf medicinal plants for treatment of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome that is characterized by hyperglycemia, change in the metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins, and in the long term, with eye, kidney, cardiovascular, and neurological complications. Some drugs, having botanical origins, are still extracted directly from plants, others are made through transformation of chemicals found within them, while yet others are today syn. In this issue, we present some recent advances in the use of medicinal plants for treating diabetes mellitus. Plant in pots or an area where you dont mind it spreading. There are different approaches to the treatment of diabetes, like insulin treatment in type 1 diabetes. The management of diabetes is still a major challenge. And though modern technology has taken medicine to new scientific horizons, herbal and medicinal plants still form an important part of the worlds. Review article int j pharm biomed sci 2011, 23, 6580 issn no. Prunus africana is a wonder medicinal plant species that has the potential to save the world from the current global deadly disease called prostate cancer. Therefore, with the upsurge of interests in medicinal plants, there is a need for thorough scientific investigations of these plants for both efficacy and potential toxicity.
Diabetes, healing, infection, medicinal plants, wounds. Recently, some medicinal plants have been reported to be useful in diabetes worldwide and have been used empirically as antidiabetic and antihyper lipidemic. Traditional health practitioners were identified using the snowballing sampling technique. Diabetes is a growing health concern worldwide and is now emerging as an epidemic. Diabetes mellitus, medicinal plants, indigenous knowledge, ekiti south senatorial district.
Indians and chinese have been using plants as medicines to treat wounds and pacify the inflammation. Medicinal plants and their effects on diabetic wound healing. Medicinal plants list with proven antidiabetic and related beneficial effects and of herbal drugs used in the treatment of diabetes are compiled in table 2. Ethnobotanical study of utilization of medicinal plant for. Structured interviews were conducted and a list of medicinal plants compiled. Medicinal plants of the north cascades specific to the nci environmental learning center of all forms of life, plants are the most vital to all others. Diabetes is a growing health concern worldwide and now emerging as an epidemic world over. The aim of the study was to compile a list of medicinal plants used by traditional health practitioners for treatment of diabetes mellitus and other ailments. The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy and dose response of oral antihyperglycaemic activity of eight sri lankan medicinal plant extracts, which. It really is incredible when you think about all the natural bible herbs we can easily access and benefit from on an everyday basis. Plants with medicinal values are known to play significant role globally particularly in african and asian regions in the management and treatment of various chronic diseases including diabetes. Medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus 2015.
987 1170 371 806 562 1011 1238 301 139 596 1389 897 234 1274 1189 811 785 1105 1134 1331 706 619 1540 1252 922 118 808 154 1161 1518 1596 970 788 1087 36 1339 313 781 233 416 228 362 1029 1246 1283 902 739