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Saudi Arabia | Diabetology | Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021 | Pages: 1294 - 1297
The Role of Herbal Medicines in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Short Review
Abstract: The metabolic disorder, Diabetes Mellitus (DM), is rapidly growing to bea grave global concern. Despite the development of several synthetic drugs, none of these molecules have been able to effect a total cure. The intake of certain synthetic agents on a continuous basis sometimes results in serious side effects, inducing a persistent demand for non - toxic, inexpensive drugs. Throughout human history, traditional treatments have proven to be highly valued as a medicinal source. From recent studies, herbal extracts have been shown to offer some degree of protection against the diabetes mellitus - related complications. This review discusses some herbal drugs that are effective in the treatment, as well as prevention of complications arising from diabetes.
Keywords: Diabetes, treatment, herbal, hypoglycemia risk, Saud Arabia
How to Cite?: Nawaf Abdulmohsen Bin Swedan, Maysah G. Amer, Asirvatham Alwin Robert, "The Role of Herbal Medicines in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Short Review", Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1294-1297, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR211122121307, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR211122121307