Antidiabetic Herbal Products Marketed in India: An Update

Abstract

Plants have been always a replete source of drugs since from ancient times. The Indian traditional system of medicine is a rich source of plants for the various maladies. As per World Health Organistaion (WHO), nearly 90 % of the population in developing countries use plants as a primary source of treatment. Diabetes Mellitus is a one of the fast growing metabolic disorder affecting people globally. Furthermore it is associated with hyperinsulinemia, glucose tolerance, insulin resistance causing multiple complications and comorbidities.