1. Gymnema Sylvestre (Gurmar)
Ayurvedic role: Gurmar — the destroyer of sugar. Bio-actives: gymnemic acids, gurmarin, gymnemasaponins. Gymnemic acid molecules resemble glucose, filling tongue receptors to suppress sweet taste and blocking intestinal glucose channels.
2. Karela (Momordica Charantia)
Ayurvedic role: bitter herb (Tikka Rasa) for metabolic cleansing. Bio-actives: charantin, vicine, polypeptide-p. Plant insulin analogue lowers blood sugar; charantin enhances glycogen synthesis in liver and muscle.
3. Amla (Emblica Officinalis)
Ayurvedic role: supreme Rasayana. Bio-actives: emblicanin A and B, Vitamin C. Shields pancreatic beta cells from oxidative stress and supports sustained insulin secretion plus lipid metabolism.
4. Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia)
Ayurvedic role: Amrita, master immunomodulator. Bio-actives: tinosporoside, cordifolisides, alkaloids. Combats low-grade inflammation that drives insulin resistance; aids liver and lipid balance.
5. Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)
Ayurvedic role: Vishaghna vascular protector. Bio-actives: curcuminoids. Curcumin activates AMPK, improving glucose uptake in muscle and guarding endothelial tissue against glucose-induced damage.
6. Jamun (Syzygium Cumini)
Ayurvedic role: traditional Madhumeha remedy. Bio-actives: jamboline, ellagic acid, anthocyanins. Inhibits enzymatic conversion of starches into glucose and soothes GI inflammation.
7. Pterocarpus Marsupium (Vijaysar)
Ayurvedic role: tree bark for glucose management. Bio-actives: epicatechin, marsupsin, pterosupin. Supports regeneration and repair of damaged pancreatic beta cells and insulin manufacturing capacity.
8. Aegle Marmelos (Bael)
Ayurvedic role: cooling GI protector. Bio-actives: marmin, marmesin, tannin oils. Improves motility, reduces gut inflammation, and supports elimination of metabolic waste.
9. Enicostemma Littorale (Mamakwa)
Ayurvedic role: bitter herb for metabolic detoxification. Bio-actives: swertiamarin, flavonoids. Stimulates endogenous insulin secretion and helps regulate lipid accumulation in liver tissues.
10. Trikatu Powder
Ayurvedic role: digestive triad that kindles Agni. Bio-actives: piperine, gingerols. Significantly enhances bioavailability and cellular absorption of every other herb in the diofin tablet.
11. Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera)
Ayurvedic role: cooling Kumari. Bio-actives: acemannan, glucomannan, phytosterols. Helps reduce fasting blood glucose and circulating lipids while soothing inflamed mucosal linings.
12. Ficus Glomerata (Gular Fig)
Ayurvedic role: astringent blood-purifying fruit. Bio-actives: bioflavonoids, polyphenols, sitosterol. Antioxidant protection against lipid peroxidation, protecting kidneys and eyes from long-term diabetic damage.