Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Volume 81, Issue 1 , June 2002, Pages 81-100
An abstract taking from the following article.


Medicinal plants of India with anti-diabetic potential

J. K. Grover, , S. Yadav and V. Vats

Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110049, India

Received 6 June 2001; revised 19 February 2002; accepted 21 February 2002. Available online 4 April 2002.


Since ancient times, plants have been an exemplary source of medicine. Ayurveda and other Indian literature mention the use of plants in treatment of various human ailments. India has about 45000 plant species and among them, several thousands have been claimed to possess medicinal properties. Research conducted in last few decades on plants mentioned in ancient literature or used traditionally for diabetes have shown anti-diabetic property