Abstract

Manipur, which lies in the North-eastern part of India, is rich in its flora and fauna; and is one of the hotspots of biodiversity. The flora of this region includes aromatic and medicinal plants with a number of bioactive compounds. Before the coming of the modern pharmacological medicines, the people of Manipur use medicinal plants for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Even today, people not only in the rural areas but those living in the urban areas are also using these traditional medicines, and give first preference to herbal treatments by consulting the medicine men. An outline of the medicinal plants of Manipur which are used for curing diabetes is reported.

Key words: Traditional, plants, Manipur, anti-diabetics.