A Comprehensive Review on Anti-Diabetic Formulations Employed in Siddha System of Medicine
Journal Title: UNKNOWN - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a carbohydrate metabolic disorder; Siddha system of medicine is providing several effective preparations with minimal side effects compared with allopathic system of medicine to treat diabetes mellitus. Methods: The information on Siddha anti-diabetic formulations were acquired from pre-historic Siddha books and by literature searching in electronic databases such as Science direct, Pub Med, Pub Med Cochrane and Google-Scholar for publications up to August 2018. Results: Seven effective and clinically used anti-diabetic Siddha formulations have been identified and 34 references have been cited. Conclusion: The current review presents the detail background of composition, dose and folklore uses of Siddha anti-diabetic preparations, particularly focusing on scientific validation of these formulations in the treatment of diabetes.
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Dayanand Reddy Gaddam, Rama Devi Bhogireddy, Dasari Pitchaiah, Vijaya Narasimha Kumar Godlaveti
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