Green Remedies: The Science of Plant-Based Solutions for Diabetes

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus, especially Type 2 diabetes, has grown into a global health crisis affecting millions. Despite advances in synthetic therapeutics, long-term glycemic control and management of associated complications continue to present challenges. In response, researchers and clinicians have increasingly turned toward traditional knowledge and natural remedies, particularly plant-derived phytochemicals, as complementary or alternative strategies for diabetes management.

This book, Green Remedies: The Science of Plant-Based Solutions for Diabetes, presents a comprehensive and evidence-based exploration of key botanicals that have demonstrated antidiabetic potential. Each chapter delves into the phytochemistry, pharmacology, molecular mechanisms, and therapeutic relevance of specific medicinal plants such as Momordica charantia (bitter melon), Cinnamomum verum (cinnamon), Allium sativum (garlic), and Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek).

Bridging traditional knowledge with modern scientific insights, the contributors of this volume have rigorously analyzed both preclinical and clinical data to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and synergistic potential of these plant-based interventions. The book also addresses challenges in standardization, bioavailability, formulation science, and the need for robust clinical validation.

We hope that this work serves as a valuable reference for researchers, clinicians, students, and industry professionals involved in the fields of pharmacognosy, integrative medicine, nutrition science, and drug discovery.