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

Archita Katrolia; Ved Pal; Vikesh Kumar Shukla; Rohit Singh

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

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Pharmacognosy Research,2023,16,1,10-18.

DOI:10.5530/pres.16.1.2

Published:December 2023

Type:Review Article

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Archita Katrolia^1,2, Ved Pal³, Vikesh Kumar Shukla^4,*, Rohit Singh⁵

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.

³Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Technical Education, C-1/A, Sector - 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

⁴Centre of Drug Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacy Practice, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

⁵Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Technical Education, C-1/A, Sector - 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

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.