Review on the Efficacy of Ayurvedic Formulations in Diabetes Management

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 01 | Page : 32 46
    By

    Bhushan Bhagvan Thakare,

  1. Student, Department of Pharmacy, P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent metabolic disorders globally, charac- terized by persistent hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin ac- tion, or both. It leads to serious complications affecting the cardiovascular, renal, and nervous systems, imposing a significant health and economic burden. In Ayurveda, dia- betes is described as Madhumeha, a subtype of Prameha, primarily caused by the vitia- tion of Kapha dosha, Meda dhatu (fat metabolism), and Agnimandya (impaired digestion). The disease develops due to improper dietary habits, sedentary lifestyle, and disturbed metabolic fire, leading to Srotorodha (microchannel obstruction) and systemic imbalance. Ayurvedic management emphasizes restoring metabolic harmony through Ahara (diet), Vi- hara (lifestyle modification), and Aushadhi (herbal therapy). Several herbs such as Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek), Gymnema sylvestre (Gurmar), Phyllanthus emblica (Amla), Curcuma longa (Turmeric), Syzygium cumini (Ja- mun), and Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) possess significant hypoglycemic, antiox- idant, and lipid-regulating properties. These herbs act through multiple mechanisms in- cluding insulin secretion enhancement, beta-cell regeneration, and oxidative stress reduc- tion. Furthermore, polyherbal formulations such as Diabecon, Hyponidd, and BGR-34 exhibit synergistic efficacy in glycemic control and metabolic correction. This review inte- grates classical Ayurvedic knowledge with modern pharmacological and clinical findings, highlighting the efficacy, mechanisms, and therapeutic potential of Ayurvedic

Keywords: Ayurveda, Madhumeha, Diabetes Mellitus, Antidiabetic Herbs, Polyherbal Formu- lations, Insulin Sensitivity, -Cell Regeneration, Oxidative Stress, Rasayana, Glucose Metabolism

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Volume 13
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Received 15/01/2026
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