Materials and method

In this article we have collected information from traditional healers, Siddha and Ayurvedha doctors all over Tamil nadu
regarding herbs that can control diabetes. List of those plants with their various therapeutic activity have been given below.

Vernacular Extracts of the Local and therapeutic

S.no Botanical name Family
name plant parts used uses
Uterine tonic,
Emmenagogue,
1. Abroma augusta Stericulaceae Young fruit
Urinary trouble and
Bronchitis.
Cough and
2. Thuthi Abutilon indicum Malvaceae Seeds
Fever.
Astringent,
3. Velvellam Acacia leucophloea Mimosaceae Resin Cough and
Inflammation.
Kidney stone,
Piles,
4. Nauruvi Achyranthus aspera Amaranthaceae Root Haemorrhagia,
Diuretic and
Snake bite.
Diaphoretic,
5. Aanaipuli Actinodaphne hookeri Amaranthaceae Leaf Antipyretic and
Dysentry.
Asthma,
Antibiotic,
6. Mayil kondai Adiantum incisum Adiantaceae Whole plant
Spasmogenic and
Skin disease.
7. Malati Aganosma calycina Apocynaceae Whole plant Bile disorder.
Leaves,
8. Konda vagai Albizia procera Mimosaceae Liver disorder.
Flower and Pod.
Anti-inflammatory,
Anticancer,
10. Garlic Allium sativum Lilliaceae Bulb
Rheumatism and
Bronchitis.
Hypoglycemic and
11. Indian alder Alnus nepalensis Betulaceae Stem bark
Spasmogenic.
Anti malarial,
Antirheumatic,
12. Onion Allium cepa Lilliaceae Bulb Antibacterial,
Appetizer and
Night blindness.
Skin disease,
13. Sitharathai Alpinia calcarata Zingiberaceae Root Rheumatism and
Bronchitis.
Antifungal,
14. Periya elakkai Amomum subulatum Zingiberaceae Rhizome Stimulant and
Purgative.
Diuretic and
15. Gopuramthangi Andrographis echioides Acanthaceae Whole plant
Jaundice.
Anthocephalus Dyspepsia and
16. Vellaikadamba Rubiaceae Stem bark
chinensis Anthelmentic.
Chikenguinea,
Andrographis
17. Nilavembu Acanthaceae Leaf and seed Swine flu and
paniculata
Typhoid.
18. Thalaisuruli Aristolochia indica Aristolochiaceae Leaf Liver disorder.
Tranquilizer,
19. Niirbrahmi Bacopa monnieri Scrophulariaceae Whole plant Muscular relaxant,
Antispasmodic,

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 Spasmogenic and
Anticancer.
Anticancer and
20. Calcutta cane Bambusa nutans Poaceae Whole plant
Hypoglycemic.
Anaemic,
Cough,
21. Janti Barleria cristata Acanthaceae Whole plant
Inflammations and
Spasmogenic.
Cholera,
Tooth ache,
22 Hinjor Barrington acutangula Lecythidaceae Root
Liver trouble and
Antiprotozoal.
Insecticide,
23. Kadalthengai Barringtonia racemosa Barringtoniaceae Seed Antimalarial and
Antidote.
Eye complaint,
24. Indian Barberry Berberis aristata Berberidaceae Root Bile disorder and
Anticancer.
Antibacterial,
25. Jhallapustipa Biophytum sensitivum Oxalidaceae Leaf Rheumatism and
Ant excitement.
Insecticide,
Boenninghausenia
26. Pissumar Rutaceae Whole plant Antibacterial and
albiflora
Spasmogenic.
Epilepsy,
Leucoderma and
27. Kungli Boswellia serrata Burseraceae Stem and root
Snake bite.

Astringent,
28. Kottargovai Casearia zeylanica Samydaceae Root
Cathartic and Piles.
Astringent,
Skin disease,
29. Avaram Cassia auriculata Caesalpiniaceae Seed
Anthelmentic and
Opthalmia.
Purgative,
Skin disease,
30. Konnei Cassia fistula Caesalpiniaceae Stem bark Antiviral,
Anticancer and
Antifungal.
Diabetes and
31. Sarakonrai Cassia fistula Caeslpinaceae Bark
Liver disorder.
Hypotensive,
Cardiospermum Spasmolytic,
32 Mudakathan Sapindaceae Leaf
halicabium Depressant and
Antibacterial.
Purgative,
33.
Ponaavarai Cassia siameae Caesalpiniaceae Tender leaves Intestinal worms and
Anticonvulsant.
Leaves and
34. Nithyakalyani Catharanthus roseus Apocynaceae Anticancer.
flower
Anticancer,
35. Devadaru Cedrus deodara Pinaceae Bark Astringent and
Diarrhea.
Purgative and
36. Carab tree Ceratonia siliqua Caesalpiniaceae Pods
Astringent.
Skin disease,
37. Kovai Coccinia grandis Cucurbitaceaae Fruit and leaf Fever and
Asthma.
38. Maramaneal Coscinium fenestratum Menispermaceae Stem Anti inflammatory,
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 Anodyne and
Ophthalmic.
Antilithic,
Root leaves
39. Mavilangam Cretaeva nurvala Capparaceae Anti-inflammatory and
Bark flowers
Antiseptic.
40. Kilu killupai Crotalaria retusa Fabaceae Aerial parts. Skin disease.
Nillapanaikilang
41. Curculigo orchiodes Hypoxidaceae Rhizome Gastric Problem.
u
Carminative,
42. Jeeragam Cuminum cyminum Apiaceae Seeds Digestive and
Appetizer.
43. Mull Vellarikai Cucumis sativus Cucurbitaceae Fruit Whooping cough.
Filarial,
44. Nilapani Curculigo orchiodes Hypoxdaceae Whole plant Venereal disease and
Anticancer.
Gastric ulcer,
Bleeding,
Convulsion,
45. Arugampull Cynodon dacytylon Poaceae Grass
Diuretic,
Skin disease and
Asthma.
Improves nutrition and
46. Karungalli Diospyras ebenum Ebenaceae Leaf
Appetizer.
47. Punnukilangu Dioscorea bulbifera Dioscoreaceae Aerial Parts Antifungal.
48. Kavalakodi Dioscorea oppositifolia Dioscoreaceae Whole plant Skin disease.
Skin disease and
49. Karisilangani Eclipta alba Asteraceae Leaves and root
Eye problem.
50. Nellikai Emblica officinalis Euphorbiaceae Fruits Blood Purifier.
Enecostema
51. Vellarugu Gentianaceae Leaf and seeds Antioxidant.
hyssopitolium
52.. Maavilangam Eretaeva nurvala Capparaceae Root Skin disease.
Pain killer,
53. Lavangam Eugenia aromatic Bark Carminative and
Anthelmentic.
Sores ,
Leprosy,
54. Thillai chedi Excoecaria agallocha Euphorbiaceae Root Anticancer,
Antibacterial and
Antiviral.
Leaf, root and
55. Aalamaram Ficus benghalensis Moraceae Tooth aches.
bark
Stomach disorder and
56. Vendhayam Foeniculum vulgare Apiaceae Seeds
Cooling agent.
Diabetes and
57. Sarkarai kolli Gymnema sylvestre Asclepiadaceae Leaves
Liver disorder.
Hair growth and
58. Sembaruthi Hibiscus rosa sinensis Malvaceae Flower
Increase memory.
Anthelmentic,
59. Kudasapalai Holarrhena pubscens Apocynaceae Seed Diarrhea and
Skin disease.
60. Dharbai pull Imperata cylindrical Poaceae Stem and Roots Cooling agent.
61. Pushkaramulam Inula racemosa Asteraceae Roots Skin disease.
Sarkaravalikilang
62. Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae Roots and tubers Food supplement.
u
Anticholesterolemic and
63. Avarakai Lablab purpureus Fabaceae Seeds
Antidote.
Anticancer,
64. Odhiya maram Lannea coromandelica Anacardiaceae Bark
Narcotic,

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 Dyspepsia and
Gout.
65. Aarakeerai Marsilia quadrifilia Myrsiliaceae Leaves Food supplement.
Stimulant,
Insecticide,
66. Vembu Melia azadiracta Meliaceae Leaves
Leprosy and
Antibacterial.
Antidepressant and
67.. Thotachurungi Mimosa pudica Mimosaceae Leaf and stem
Skin disease.
Hair growth and
68. Karuvepilai Murraya koenigii Rutaceae Leaf and Bark
Skin disease.

69. Puunaikaalli Mucena pruriens Fabaceae Leaves Stimulates growth and

hormone.
Skin disease,
70. Sadhipathiri Myristica fragrans Myristicaceae Seeds Aphrodisiac and
Rheumatism.
71. Jadhipathiri Myristica fragrsans Myristicaceae Root Antioxidant.
Body pain,
72. Mahavilvam Naringi crenulata Rutaceae Leaf Colic and
Dysentery.
Abdominal cramps and
73. Venthamarai Nelumbium album Nelumbonceae Flower and leaf
Bloody discharge.
74. Pugayilai Nicotiana tobacum Solanaceae Leaf Anesthetic.
Cough ,
75. Thulasi Ocimum sanctum Lamiaceae Leaves Cold and
Fever.
Mosquito repellent
76. Nayi thulasi Ocimum americanum Lamiaceae Leaves
and Antibacterial.
Elumicham
77. Ocimum gratissimum Lamiaceae Leaves Flavour.
thulasi
Analgesic,
78. Kasakasa Papaver somniferum Papaveraceae Bark Anodyne and
Antitussive.
79. Peramutti Pavonia colorata Malvaceae Root Apetizer.
80. Keezhanelli Phyllanthus amarus Euphorbiaceae Root and seeds Jaundice.
81. Devadaru Pinus roxburghii Pinaceae Leaf Stomach disorder.
Stomach ache and
82. Thipilli Piper longum Piperaceae Rhizome
Bronchitis.
Expectorant and
83. Siriyanangai Polygala chinensis Polygalaceae Leaf
Stimulant.
Leaf and fruit Blood purifier and
84. Madhulai Punica granatum Puniceae
husk Skin infection.
Wound and
85. Maasikai Quercus infectoria Fabaceae Seed husk
Anti-inflammatory.
Rheumatism,
86. Kadal alinjil Salacia chinensis Hippocrateaceae Leaf Gonorrhea and
Skin disease.
Cold fever,
Enteritis,
87. Sarkaraivembu Scoparia dutcis Scophularaceae Leaf
Beriberi and
Edema.
Antimicrobial,
Stereospermum
88. Paadhiri Bignoniaceae Root Antipyretic and
personatum
Ear problem.
89. Thetrankottai Strychnos potatotum Strchnaceae Seeds Increases body weight.
Food supplement
90. Naval Syzigium cumini Myrtaceae Seed and leaves
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 91. Thalisapathiri Taxus baccata Taxaceae seeds Cardiac remedy
92. Marudha maram Terminalia arjuna Combretaceae Bark Skin disease
93. Thandrikai Terminali bellnica Combretaceae Fruits Apetizer
Antitumor,
94. Erumaikainjori Tragia plukeneteii Euphorbiaceae Root Antioxidant and
Anticancer.
95. Sirunerungil Tribulus terrestris Zygophyllaceae Seed Skin infection
96. Sittirappadalai Uraria picta Fabaceae Whole Plant Antibacterial
97. Pulichan Uvaria narum Annonaceae Aerial Parts Stomach disorder
98. Pineymaram Vateria indica Dipetrocarpaceae Aerial Parts Skin disease
99. Ulundhu Vigna mungo Fabaceae Seeds Food supplement
100. Pasi payiru Vigna radiate Fabaceae Seeds Food supplement
101. Niirnochii Vitex trifolia Verbenaceae Aerial Parts Cooling agent
102. Amukran Withania somnifera Solanaceae Whole plant Male infertility
Roots
103. Maruloomathum Xanthium strumarium Asteraceae Antispasmodic
Seeds
104. Makka solam Zea mays Poaceae Styles Food supplement
Apetizer and
Inji Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae Rhizome
Stomach disorder.
105. Ellandai Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae Leaves Blood purifier

RESULTS therapeutic efficacy of the product and also to standardize

All together, 105 plants belonging to 64 different families the product. Efforts are now being made to investigate
have been documented for their Antidiabetic properties and mechanism of action of some of these plants using animal
their other medicinal uses have been given. The collected models.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
plant Botanical name with the local (or) common name, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to
family name and therapeutic use for each plant. Some of Dr.R.Panneerselvam, Professor and Head Department of
these plants have been already mentioned in the Botany of Annamalai University for encouraging me in
plants in India (vol-1) (3), Dictionary of medicinal plants research work. My hearty thanks to my research supervisor
(4), Poorvega maruthuva nool kalanjiyam (13) and Dr.P.S.Sharavanan Assistant Professor in Department of
Ant Botany Annamalai University for his marvelous guidance
and constant encouragement. My deep thanks to
DISCUSSION Dr.Pulavar Vinayagam, Dr.B.Jayagowri BAMS and
Among the plants used for the diabetes, Gymnema sylvestre Dr.Loganathan Ph.D, for timely help. I wish to express my
(Retz et al.,) Melia azadiracta (L.) Bacopa monnieri (L.) profound appreciation and sincere thanks to Mrs. Jayanthi
and Achyranthus aspera (L.), seems to be most common Balasubramanian, Mr. Chander, Mr.Ramakrishnan and all
plants used to treat diabetes and are available everywhere. I extend
Along with these Tragia plukenetii, Polygala chinensis and my thanks to Mr.Tamilkalaivendan, Mr. M.Balakrishnan
Scoparia dulcis are the major traditional drugs used for and S.Sabarinathan for their continues support.
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