Piero, N.M.Njagi, M. JoanKibiti, M. CromwellNgeranwa, J.J.N.Njagi, N.M. EliudNjue, W. M.Gathumbi, Peter Karuri2013-09-242013-09-242012International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, 4(2):1-4.0975-7066http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/7343Conventional drug therapy though effective in the management of diabetes mellitus is expensive and has toxic side effects. Herbal medicine would thus provide alternative therapy if effective and less toxic. This paper reviews the use of various antidiabetic plants in management of diabetes mellitus. Their documented modes of actions along with in vivo are also discussed. Keyword: Herbal medicine, Diabetes mellitus, Antidiabetic plants, Toxic side effects.enHerbal medicineDiabetes mellitusAntidiabetic plantsToxic side effectsArticle