Herbal Antidiabetic Formulation: A Comprehensive Review
  • Author(s): Kaif Khan; Ranjeet Kumar Mishra; Ritesh Kumar Yadav; Seraj Ansari; Irfan Ansari; Santosh Shukla
  • Paper ID: 1718053
  • Page: 2066-2073
  • Published Date: 18-05-2026
  • Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
  • Publisher: IRE Journals
  • e-ISSN: 2456-8880
  • Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 11 May-2026
Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Herbal antidiabetic formulations have gained significant importance due to their multi-target mechanisms, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Medicinal plants contain bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, terpenoids, and phenolics that exert hypoglycemic effects. These phytoconstituents regulate glucose metabolism through mechanisms including insulin secretion enhancement, inhibition of carbohydrate-digesting enzymes, and improvement of insulin sensitivity. This review discusses medicinal plants, formulation strategies, mechanisms, evaluation parameters, advantages, and future prospects of herbal antidiabetic formulations.

Keywords

Diabetes Mellitus, Herbal Medicine, Antidiabetic Plants, Polyherbal Formulation, Phytoconstituents, Hyperglycemia

Citations

IRE Journals:
Kaif Khan, Ranjeet Kumar Mishra, Ritesh Kumar Yadav, Seraj Ansari, Irfan Ansari; Santosh Shukla "Herbal Antidiabetic Formulation: A Comprehensive Review" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 11 2026 Page 2066-2073

IEEE:
Kaif Khan, Ranjeet Kumar Mishra, Ritesh Kumar Yadav, Seraj Ansari, Irfan Ansari; Santosh Shukla "Herbal Antidiabetic Formulation: A Comprehensive Review" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(11)