Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition in which the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels. It is caused by a problem with the body's ability to produce or respond to insulin, a hormone that helps control the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Diabetes can lead to serious health complications, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin, while Type 2 diabetes is caused by an inability of the body to properly use insulin. Treatment for diabetes typically includes lifestyle changes, such as a healthier diet and regular exercise, as well as medications, such as insulin or other diabetes medications.

Alangium salviifolium

Alangium salviifolium (L. f.) Wangerin Udugu Alangiaceae Stem bark Bone fracture

Alangium salviifolium (L.f.) Wangerin. Alangiaceae Alingi Tree Bark Decoction Antihyperlipidemic

Alangium salviifolium (L.f.) Wangeri
Habit - Tree

Parts used - Fruit, root, bark

Application -Bone fractures; diabetes; snake bite; oedema; labour pains; leucorrhea; anthelmintic; boils; blisters; wounds; skin disease; paralysis

Treatment -  General

References - Madhu and Suvartha 2009, Ratnam and Raju 2008, Samy et al. 2008

Aerva lanata Pattura Cheroola

Aerva lanata (L.) Juss ex Schult. Amaranthaceae Poolapoo Herb Entire plant Powder Diuretic and Hypolipidemic

Aerva lanata (L.) Juss

Habit- Herb

Parts used - Whole plant

Application - Snake- bite; cough; sore throat; diuretic and diabetes; typhoid; renal calculi; earache; anthelmintic; drowsiness; asthma; headache; herpes; fever; demulcent; kidney stones

Treatment - General

References - Krishna et al. 2011, Padal et al. 2014, Reddy et al. 2008, Samy et al. 2008