Diabetes Herbal Remedies
Diabetes is a disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, glycosuria and negative nitrogen balance.
It is of 2 types: a) Diabetes mellitus (DM) b) Diabetes insipidus.
Diabetes mellitus is further categorized into 2 types: a) type 1 DM b) type 2 DM. Many potent herbs have been discovered since ancient times which are known to cure diabetes effectively.
Below is the mention of some herbal plants, their active products, mode of action of active products and the plant parts providing these products.
1. Allium cepa and Allium sativum
Common Name: Onion (allium cepa) and garlic (allium sativum)
Active Compounds: Allyl propyl disulphide and Diallyl disulphide oxide.
Action: These compounds lower glucose levels by completing insulin...
