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Herbs are one of humanity’s oldest known therapeutic needs for long-term health, and they serve as the foundation for modern medicine. There is currently a thirst and demand for healthy diets with added value all around the world. One such important herb that can be found in many different locations is corn silk. The Chinese and Native Americans have used the herb corn silk (Stigma maydis) for generations to treat a wide range of conditions. Many countries around the world, including Turkey, the United States, and France, use it as traditional medicine. Its potential application is highly dependent on the characteristics and mechanisms of action of the plant’s bioactive ingredients, such as flavonoids, terpenoids, and other phytochemicals. Pharmacological investigations have shown that this traditional plant has medicinal qualities such as anti-oxidant, anti-depressant, anti-hyperlipidemia, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective toxicity and many more.

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Anti-hypertension, Botanical Description, Corn Silk, Diabetes, Pharmacological Action.

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Medicinal Herbs as an Alternative Treatment in the Management of Hyperlipidemia

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Authors

Ashim Kumar Sen ¹, Ramachandran Balaraman ¹, Dhanya B. Sen ¹, Dillip Kumar Dash ¹, Rajesh A. Maheshwari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara – 391760, Gujarat, IN

Source

Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 23, No 2 (2023), Pagination: 325-337

Abstract

The medical disorder known as hyperlipidemia is characterized by unusually high amount of lipids in the blood (fatty substances). This illness is also associated with being overweight. Even though hypolipidemic drugs are commonly used to treat cardiovascular diseases and stroke, there is a possibility that they may cause undesirable side effects. Many different medicinal plants have been successfully utilized in the treatment of various conditions in India. The treatment of hyperlipidemia was the primary focus of this investigation into the therapeutic properties of a variety of plants.

Keywords

Cardiovascular Diseases, Hyperlipidemia, Hypolipidemic Drugs, Lipids, Medicinal Plants.

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Anti-Diabetic Activity of Herbal Remedies

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Dhanya B. Sen ¹, Ramachandran Balaraman ¹, Ashim Kumar Sen ¹, Aarti S. Zanwar ¹, K. P. Greeshma ², Rajesh A. Maheshwari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara – 391760, Gujarat, IN
2 Department of Chemistry, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science (SRCAS), Coimbatore – 641006, Tamil Nadu, IN

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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 23, No 2 (2023), Pagination: 373-381

Abstract

Herbal remedies, often known as herbal medicine or botanical medicine, are natural treatments that make use of the therapeutic capabilities of plants and plant-based extracts. Due to their apparent efficacy and lack of negative side effects, these treatments have been practiced for centuries in numerous civilizations all over the world. The usage of plant parts such as leaves, stems, flowers, roots, and seeds, as well as extracts made from plants, are just a few examples of the diverse practices that fall under the umbrella of herbal medicines. Numerous consequences are linked to diabetes, a long-term metabolic illness characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Many cultures have a long history of using herbal treatments to control diabetes, and this use is predicated on the idea that specific plants and plant extracts contain antidiabetic qualities. Garlic, neem, coriander, ivy gourd, papaya, jamun, tulsi, aloe vera, and many other plants are used in herbal therapies for diabetes. Since free radical damage is believed to have a part in the etiology of diabetes and its associated issues, an anti-diabetic drug having antioxidant qualities would be more successful. In conclusion, herbal remedies have shown promising anti-diabetic benefits and might be thought of as alternatives to or complements to current diabetes management strategies. To assess their efficacy, safety, and the best approach to use them in the management of diabetes, more research is needed. Before beginning therapy, it is crucial to consider the use of herbal products as diabetic therapies with a qualified medical expert due to the risk of interactions with other medications and the fact that every person’s health is different. To ensure its trustworthiness in terms of both efficacy and safety, herbal products must be subjected to standardization and quality control.

Keywords

Anti-Diabetic, Antioxidant, India, Side Effects, Traditional Medicines

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