ReviewElectronic physician2016
The role of medicinal plants in the treatment of diabetes: a systematic review.
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115 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The efficacy and safety of herbal medicines for glycaemic control and insulin resistance in individuals with type 2 diabetes: an umbrella review.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of saffron supplementation on the glycemic outcomes in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Pooled it
- The effects of conjugated linoleic acid supplementation on inflammatory cytokines and adipokines in adults: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.Frontiers in immunology · 2023Pooled it
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- The effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Rheum ribes on insulin-resistance and apolipoproteins in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023Trial
- Effects of Ethanolic Lyophilized and Nanoparticle Extracts of Cilo Wormwood (Artemisia haussknechtii Boiss.) Leaves on Histopathological Findings Antioxidant Defence System and Serum Biomarker Constituents in Diabetic Rats.Applied biochemistry and biotechnology · 2026Article
- From Plant Chemistry to Reproducible Antidiabetic Products: A Critical Review of Molecular Targets, Clinical Evidence, and Translational Gaps.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Unfolding the Pharmacological Potentialities and Phytochemical Characterization of Pajanelia longifolia (Wild) Leaves: A Multidimensional Study via GC-MS/MS, In Vitro, In Vivo, and In Silico Approaches.Chemistry & biodiversity · 2026Article
- Physicochemical, Phytochemical, and Toxicological Assessment ofMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation on the Anti-Diabetic Activity of Pumpkin Puree.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Phytochemical Analysis, GC-MS Chemical Profiling, and In Vitro Antidiabetic Evaluation of South AfricanCurrent issues in molecular biology · 2026Article
- Unveiling the Antihyperglycemic Potential ofFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Primary Fermentation in Wine Production Influence on Phenolic Retention and Valorization Potential of Berry Skin By-Products.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Biochemical and antidiabetic properties of Elaeocarpus angustifolius Blume: In vitro, In vivo, and In silico insights.PloS one · 2026Article
- Traditional antidiabetic medicinal plants of Himachal Pradesh: ethnomedicinal evidence and drug-discovery potential.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Comprehensive In Vitro and In Silico Evaluation of Foeniculum vulgare Seeds: Phytochemicals, Antioxidant Power, Antimicrobial Action, and Anticoagulant Activity.Chemistry & biodiversity · 2026Article
- The Effect of Saffron Extract Supplementation During Resistance Training on Hippocampal Doublecortin and Hepatic β-Hydroxybutyrate Levels in Rats With Type 2 Diabetes.Journal of diabetes research · 2026Article
- Protective effects of Fraxinus xanthoxyloides bark in alloxan-induced diabetic rats: A phytochemical and pharmacological approach.PloS one · 2026Article
- Herbal Medicines in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus: Plants, Bioactive Compounds, and Mechanisms of Action.Biomolecules · 2025Review
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Abstract
introductionDiabetes is a serious metabolic disorder and plenty of medical plants are used in traditional medicines to treat diabetes. These plants have no side effects and many existing medicines are derived from the plants. The purpose of this systematic review is to study diabetes and to summarize the available treatments for this disease, focusing especially on herbal medicine.
methodsRequired papers about diabetes and effective plants were searched from the databases, including Science direct, PubMed, Wiley, Scopus, and Springer. Keywords in this study are "medicinal plants", "diabetes", "symptom", "herbal", and "treatment". Out of the 490 collected articles (published in the period between 1995 and 2015), 450 were excluded due to non-relevance or lack of access to the original article.
resultsDiabetes is mainly due to oxidative stress and an increase in reactive oxygen species that can have major effects. Many plants contain different natural antioxidants, in particular tannins, flavonoids, C and E vitamins that have the ability to maintain β-cells performance and decrease glucose levels in the blood.
conclusionAccording to published results, it can be said that medical plants are more affordable and have less side effects compared synthetic drugs, and are more effective in treatment of diabetes mellitus.
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