Database on Antidiabetic indigenous plants of Tamil Nadhu, India

An Ethnobotanical and Literature survey was conducted to collect information about medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetics and associated complications by tribals people of Tamil Nadhu. Analysis of remedies obtained from different plant parts was performed. The indigenous knowledge of plants used for the treatment of diabetics was collected through questionnaire and personal interviews. A total of 46 plants used to treat diabetes have been documented. The investigation revealed that, leaf materials (37%) followed by seeds (16%) and fruits (14%) were mostly used for the treatment of Diabetes. Anti-diabetic medicinal plants used by Tamil People have been listed along with plant parts used and its active chemical constituents.