Abstract

ANTI-DIABETIC MEDICINAL PLANTS OF MANIPUR, INDIA

Phamiwon ZAS* and Dr. Sheila John

Abstract

Manipur is a state in northeastern states of India with the city of Imphal, rich in flora and fauna including aromatic and medicinal plants of bioactive compounds. Thousands of plant species are estimated to have exist and has been in used since then as food, in prevention and treatment of different diseases in different ethnic traditional way. In today’s world Diabetes has been in transition, having long lasting effect in the economic growth of a nation. Inhabitants of Manipur takes different plant species as in form of raw leaves, stem, fruit, root, whole plant, and tender stalks etc. that are mostly associated with health benefits. More than 100 wild plants have been identified in the region. These plants are used traditionally to treat diseases like diabetes, asthma, arthritis, skin diseases, cough and fever. The review outlines the medicinal plants found in Manipur which has been used by the locals in preventing, curing and treatment of diabetes.

Keywords: Manipur, Traditional, Diabetes, medicinal plants, treatment.