Arshu P Patel, Sayee P Dhavan, Pradnya A Sukhadhane and Nikita R Kature

The growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes presents substantial threat to human health on a global scale. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that arises from a lack or ineffective response in insulin secretion, leading to increased blood glucose levels, known as hyperglycaemia which has the potential to give rise to various illnesses and serious complications. Compared to traditional medicine, the using natural remedies for medical purposes in the management and avoidance of various illnesses, includes diabetes, which has a historical heritage. There are multiple strategies for managing and preventing diabetes and its complications, with herbal medicine being one option. Still, the choice of herbs relies on a number of parameters such as the stage of diabetes progression, any accompanying health conditions, accessibility, cost, and safety profile. This review delves into herbal and natural remedies that can aid in treating or preventing diabetes. It examines how they a reduction in blood sugar and talks about herbal products that are currently on the market for controlling diabetes. There are many natural herbs used for the treatment of the Diabetes such as Aloe vera, Banaba, Coffee, Garlic, Bitter melon, Guava, etc. The emphasis of this review is on natural products that can serve as alternative therapies.

DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2024.v13.i2c.14880

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