plant There is a growing interest in
herbal remedies because of their effectiveness, minimal side
effects in clinical experiences and relatively low costs. Herbal
drugs or their extracts are prescribed widely; even when their
biological active compounds are unknown as they are being
traditionally used[8]. Several species of medicinal plants are
used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus[9]. Few antidiabetic
herbs are Momordica charantia, Cephalandra indica, Syzygium
jumbolanum, Gymnema sylvester and Andrographis paniculata
Plants are being rediscovered because of
growing awareness of unwanted side effects and other aspects
of allopathic medicines