Abstract

EFFECT OF SOME HERBAL RECIPES IN CONTROLLING DIABETES IN WESTERN ASSAM (INDIA)

Dr. Namita Nath*

Abstract

In this paper an attempt has been made to document the plants that are used in the treatment of diabetes in different parts of western Assam. Besides documentation the mode of preparation, description of health condition, causes, symptoms, and preparation of the medicines in detail, dosages and administration, advice on diet all are collected properly in the field as described by the local traditional herbal practitioners. Here 10 very common herbal recipes are presented in very simple way that are often practiced traditionally by the local heelers of Western part of Assam(NE India)

Keywords: Diabetes, herbal, Western Assam, heelers, traditional.