Phytotherapy Of Type 2 Diabetes By Using Trigonella Foenum-Graecum

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder rising mortality and morbidity worldwide. It needs precise identification and appropriate management. The aim of study was to analyze the effect of fenugreek seeds powder on type-2-diabetes mellitus because its cost effective and provides a lot of health benefits and are feasible to low-and middle-income population. This study was conducted in the community of a village. Twenty human subjects were taken and divided into 4 groups. Maximum 5 subjects were kept in one group. First group was kept as controlled. Second group was fed with normal diet and dose of fenugreek seed powder (0.5g/capsule). Third group was fed with normal diet and dose of fenugreek seed powder (0.75g/capsule). Fourth group was fed with normal diet and dose of fenugreek seed powder (1g/capsule). Two capsules were given thrice a day after meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) respectively. Total 6 capsules per day were recommended. This study was completed in 8 weeks, so 336 capsules in one bottle was given to each subject of 2nd, 3rd and 4th group. Then their dose dependency and comparison with control group was done. All three parameters (FBS, PPBG, UA) showed that hypoglycemic effect was more pronounced with high doses. From this study it is concluded that Fenugreek seed powder has significant positive effect on Type 2 Diabetic patients in dose dependent manner.