A REVIEW ON INDIAN HERBS AND HERBAL DRUGS USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES & DIABETIC NEUROPATHY

Paswan Praveen Kumar*, Dr. Mihir Y. Parmar, Salaj Khare, Palak Landge, Devanshi Sharma,
Bhumika Parmar and Zalak Dave

ABSTRACT

Approximately 60% of people on the planet utilize traditional medicines made from medicinal plants. This article focuses on Indian herbal remedies and botanicals, especially those used there to cure diabetes. Diabetes is a significant illness that affects people worldwide and from all walks of life. One of the most common complications of diabetes is neuropathy, which affects the peripheral nerve system's blood flow and can eventually lead to mortality, diabetic foot, injuries, and loss of sensation. The greatest known risk factor for diabetic neuropathy is uncontrolled hyperglycemia. Still, other important variables contributing to the rise in this condition include oxidative stress, inflammation, aging, elevated HbA1c levels, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI). It is turning out to be a serious health issue in India, particularly in the cities. As an alternative to conventional methods of reducing the adverse outcomes of type 2 diabetes and its repercussions, herbal formulations are advised because they are less expensive and have less side effects. A collection of herbal medications used to treat diabetes as well as medicinal plants with demonstrated antidiabetic and neuropathy-related a list of therapeutic qualities is assembled. Among them are, Allium Nigella sativa, Pterocarpus marsupium, Tinospora cordifolia, Trigonella foenum graecum, Eugenia jambolana, Momordica charantia, Ocimum sanctum, and Withania somnifera are a few of these. Consequently, details regarding these medicinal plants' antioxidant benefits are also provided.

Keywords: herbal remedy, anti-oxidant, diabetic neuropathy, and antidiabetic.