A comprehensive Review of Sorghum Samp and Poly herbal tea – Drug Review
1K. Samudrudu and 2*Shivakumar
1,2*Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hopsital, Hassan - 573201 (India) *(corresponding author)
ABSTRACT
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (DMT2) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insulin resistance and inadequate insulin secretion. There is no medicine in this universe, which is equivalent to food. Yavanala (Sorghum) is one such diet explained in Kshudradhanya which shows lekhaneeya property. It is fiber rich diet with less glycemic Index. It is tall, robust annual plant. Flowers born in panicled spikelets. Panicle decompound, usually thyrsiform with crowded whorls of erect branches. Branchlets and spikes rarely subeffuse. Spikelets usually neuter, pedicles short. Sorghum is also a good source of protein, iron, vitamin B, and antioxidants. Sorghum is rich in Alkaloid, Carbohydrate, Saponins and Resin. Its richness in carbohydrate will helpful to regulate blood sugar levels and normalize the insulin and sugar levels in blood stream. Trikatu – Shunti, Pippali and Maricha are acts as Medohara that is reduces excess fat and improves metabolic activity