Author(s):
Rao S. Prakash, Saraf Kumar Surendra, Baghel Madhuri, Vishwakarma Priyanka, Verma Khushboo Majumdar Ashish
Email(s):
ashishmajumdar27@gmail.com , spr_pharma@yahoo.co.in
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00136 
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Rao S. Prakash1, Saraf Kumar Surendra2, Baghel Madhuri3, Vishwakarma Priyanka2, Verma Khushboo2 Majumdar Ashish2*
1Department of Pharmacognosy, SRIP, Kumhari, Durg, CG, India.
2Department of Pharmaceutics, Columbia College of Pharmacy, Raipur, 492001, CG, India.
3Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Apollo College of Pharmacy, Anjora Durg 491001(C.G), India.
*Corresponding Author
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Volume - 18,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Background: Autoimmune diseases, affecting over 5% globally, impose perplexing health burdens. Diabetes mellitus adds perplexity—cellular glucose impairment in type 2 diabetes, burstiness in elevated blood sugar, prevalent in youth. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus intertwines with thyroid, celiac, and gastritis complexities, a perplexing maze. Objectives: Navigating the intricate labyrinth of Indian plant wisdom, this review delves into the perplexing terrain, renowned for its botanical diversity. Focused on managing immune disorders, particularly in diabetes mellitus, it bursts with information on anti-diabetic plants, blending conventional and commercial perspectives. Unfolding a narrative rich in the hypoglycemic properties of these botanical treasures, it offers a difficult insight into untangling the complexities of diabetes-related complications. Methods: A comprehensive search of databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, and other scholarly sources was conducted. The review focused on gathering data on anti-diabetic plants extensively utilized in India’s traditional medicine. Information regarding their hypoglycemic effects, traditional usage, and potential therapeutic benefits in managing diabetes and its complications was extracted and analyzed. Results: The review presents a compilation of numerous anti-diabetic plants employed in india's traditional medicine, highlighting their hypoglycemic properties and potential for managing diverse diabetes-related complications. The gathered information underscores the potential of these native plants as promising alternatives for diabetes management. Conclusion: The utilization of indigenous plants in traditional medicine for treating diabetes in India offers promising avenues for combating the propagation of diabetes. Further exploration and research on these plants are warranted to unveil their therapeutic mechanisms, prognostic implications, and development of specific clinical guidelines for managing type 1 & 2 diabetes mellitus effectively.
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Rao S. Prakash, Saraf Kumar Surendra, Baghel Madhuri, Vishwakarma Priyanka, Verma Khushboo Majumdar Ashish. Integrating Traditional Medicinal Plants into Diabetes Mellitus (Autoimmune Disease) Management in India: A review. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.2025;18(2):927-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00136
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Rao S. Prakash, Saraf Kumar Surendra, Baghel Madhuri, Vishwakarma Priyanka, Verma Khushboo Majumdar Ashish. Integrating Traditional Medicinal Plants into Diabetes Mellitus (Autoimmune Disease) Management in India: A review. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.2025;18(2):927-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00136 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-2-68
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