A pharmacological appraisal of medicinal plants with antidiabetic potential

V Khan, AK Najmi, M Akhtar, M Aqil… - Journal of Pharmacy …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Diabetes mellitus is a complicated metabolic disorder that has gravely troubled the human
health and quality of life. Conventional agents are being used to control diabetes along with …

The potential therapeutic value of medicinal plants in the management of metabolic disorders

TT Nyakudya, T Tshabalala, R Dangarembizi… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a prevalent, multifactorial and complex disease that is
associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes and other major cardiovascular …

Herbal medicine use among urban residents in Lagos, Nigeria

IA Oreagba, KA Oshikoya, M Amachree - BMC Complementary and …, 2011 - Springer
Background Over three-quarter of the world's population is using herbal medicines with an
increasing trend globally. Herbal medicines may be beneficial but are not completely …

Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus in South Western Nigeria

KA Abo, AA Fred-Jaiyesimi, AEA Jaiyesimi - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2008 - Elsevier
This survey was carried out in targeted areas of South West Nigeria in order to inventory
plants used by traditional healers in the area for the management of diabetes mellitus. One …

Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and biotechnological advances of family Apocynaceae: A review

BS Bhadane, MP Patil, VL Maheshwari… - Phytotherapy …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The family Apocynaceae is one of the largest and important families in angiosperm. Several
members of this family have medicinal properties and have been in the treatment of various …

Ethnomedicinal application of native remedies used against diabetes and related complications in Mauritius

A Mootoosamy, MF Mahomoodally - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2014 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Notoriously, the tropical island of Mauritius has one of the
highest prevalence of diabetes worldwide and the economic burden associated with it is …

Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by Bapedi healers to treat diabetes mellitus in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

S Semenya, M Potgieter, L Erasmus - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2012 - Elsevier
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Bapedi phytomedicine employ a range of plant
species to treat diabetes mellitus (DM). Existing literature partially support the use of certain …

The effect of Aloe ferox Mill. in the treatment of loperamide-induced constipation in Wistar rats

OA Wintola, TO Sunmonu, AJ Afolayan - BMC gastroenterology, 2010 - Springer
Background Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint all over the world
and it is a risk factor of colorectal cancer. In this study, the efficacy of aqueous leaf extract of …

Antihyperglycemic, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective and antioxidative effects of dietary clove (Szyzgium aromaticum) bud powder in a high‐fat diet/streptozotocin …

SA Adefegha, G Oboh, OM Adefegha… - Journal of the …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract BACKGROUND Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & Perry (clove) bud is an important
spice used in the preparation of several delicacies and in folklore for diabetes management …

Polyphenols-rich Vernonia amygdalina shows anti-diabetic effects in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

KW Ong, A Hsu, LX Song, DJ Huang… - Journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
AIM OF THE STUDY: This study aims to investigate the hypoglycemic properties of Vernonia
amygdalina Del.(VA) and its possible mechanisms of action in a single-dose STZ induced …