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In the context of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, the search for new natural bioactive compounds is of particular importance. Within the realm of traditional healthcare, Ayurveda commands significant scientific interest. Botanical materials in the Ayurvedic tradition frequently demonstrate a wide array of physiological benefits, including (among others) hypoglycaemic and antioxidant effects. Because numerous contemporary medications trace their origins back to natural compounds\u2014with metformin serving as a primary example\u2014investigating these traditional botanicals could be instrumental in identifying novel pharmacological treatments. This review focuses on three traditionally used for diabetes: bitter melon (Momordica charantia), gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), and jambolan (Syzygium cumini). 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