Hormones are organic substances secreted by complex multicellular organisms that functions in the regulation of physiological activities and in maintaining homeostasis.
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Role of Polyherbal Formulations of Medicinal Plants From Himalayan Regions in the Management of Diabetes
Ashfaq Ahmad Shah (Graphic Era University (Deemed), India), Sumaira Qayoom (Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), India), Amit Gupta (Graphic Era University (Deemed), India), and Aqueel Ur Rehman (Graphic Era University (Deemed), India)
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|Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8251-0.ch007
Abstract
Current research on phytochemicals is mainly focused on novel phenolic and polyphenolic compounds expressing their potential as therapeutic agents in various diseases like cancer, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, oxidative stress-related diseases, as well as their properties to inhibit the growth and proliferation of infectious agents. Among the human physiological disorders, one of the most severe endocrine metabolic diseases is Diabetes mellitus which is a clinical disease distinguished by a deficit in the production of insulin or resistance to the action of insulin. Globally, diabetes is an increasing health concern which is now emerging as an epidemic. About 700-800 plants are exhibiting anti-diabetic activity that has been studied. As far as nanotechnology in diabetes research is concerned, it has made possible the buildout of novel glucose measurement as well as insulin delivery modalities that possess the potential to excellently enhance the quality of life of the diabetic patient.