Abstract
Drug discovery and development has recently focused on medicinal plants because they are an essential source of bioactive components. To treat various diseases, pharmaceutical companies are focusing on phytoconstituents or active ingredients derived from plants. Among these herbs, Gymnema sylvestre and Embelia ribes, are popular in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. False black pepper, also known as E. ribes, is a large shrub native to India with a long history of traditional medical use. Root, fruits, and aerial parts of E. ribes are frequently incorporated into traditional medicine and ayurvedic formulas to treat many health issues, including pulmonary disease, infertility, microbial infection, and cardiovascular disease. G. sylvestre, also known as gurmar, has been shown to help lower blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes, and this plant’s bioactive component is responsible for its sweet-suppressive properties. Because of its broad therapeutic potential, it has been widely used in folk medicine systems for treating diseases like asthma and diabetes as well as anemia and hypercholesterolemia. It effectively lowers blood sugar levels while also promoting pancreatic β-cell regeneration. This chapter focuses on the chemical composition and pharmacological activities of both herbs’ medicinal components and their detailed descriptions.
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