A review of scientific literature on anti-diabetic activity in medicinal plants used by folk medicinal practitioners of two villages in Narail and Chuadanga districts, Bangladesh for treatment of diabetes

摘要: An ethnomedicinal survey conducted amongst folk medicinal practitioners (Kavirajes) of two villages in Narail and Chuadanga districts Bangladesh revealed the use twenty four plant species for treatment diabetes or alleviating diabetic symptoms human patients. Perusal available scientific literature on anti-diabetic showed that out plants used, fifteen have been reported to possess considerable properties directly form ability reduce blood sugar following administration, properties, which can alleviate risk factors diabetes, including anti-oxidant hypolipidemic properties. Overall, it be concluded expertise gained by Kavirajes through longterm practice as well passage accumulated knowledge from generation has practical validity is not based superstitions myths about these plants. The close coincidences between their real time studies suggest (some are yet scientifically studied) potential discovery novel agents. Diabetes a debilitating disease affecting millions people worldwide Bangladesh, allopathic medicine no known cure. As such, agents, even though they may cause complete cure, but various more efficient manner leading will benefit mankind. used need studied rigorous manner, efforts should made collect information other towns formulations uses.