Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health problems in the world, the incidence and
associated mortality are increasing. Inadequate regulation of the blood sugar imposes …

The Cucurbitaceae family is a large group of crops with more than 800 species known
worldwide. Vegetables from this family have been used for centuries, not only for …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Medicinal plants of Cucurbitaceae family consist of several
edible fruits and vegetables consumed worldwide since ancient times. The plants of this …

Ethnopharmacological relevance The prevalence of diabetes is on a steady increase
worldwide and it is now identified as one of the main threats to human health in the 21st …

Recent advances in analytical techniques have opened new opportunities for plant-based
drug discovery in the field of peptide and proteins. Enzymatic hydrolysis of plant parent …

Since ancient times, the Cucurbitaceae family is used as a therapeutic option in human
medicine. This family has around 130 genera and 800 species. Researchers have studied …

The seeds of pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.) are generally considered to be agro-industrial wastes
and discarded. In some parts of the world, the seeds are consumed raw, roasted or cooked …

The use of medicinal plants for the management of diabetes mellitus is on the rise in the
develo** countries, including South Africa. There is increasing scientific evidence that …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Sokoto is known for its diverse traditional medicinal wealth
and international market of traditional medicines in Africa. However, information of the folk …

Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health problems in Africa. The conventional oral
synthetic antidiabetic drugs available to manage the disease are costly and not readily …