A Polyherbal Formulation of Tea Infusion Bag by Using Indian Insulin and Oyster Mushroom for The Treatment of Diabetes and Cholesterol Management

This study is to examine the phytochemicals, nutritional value, and antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antihyperlipidemic properties of Indian insulin plant and Oyster mushroom in combination with Green Tea, Ginger, and Cinnamon. These herbs are abundant in polyphenols and antioxidants. In order to determine the best way to combine these medicinal herbs to make a useful beverage, the research focuses on making and evaluating a herbal tea infusion bag. The Oyster mushroom, or Pleurotus ostreatus, is a common edible mushroom that is grown all over the world for its distinct flavor, scent, and taste. They are a great source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and biological proteins. Furthermore, the inclusion of bioactive components such phenol, flavonoids, terpenes, and polysaccharides—which have been shown to have anti- microbial, anti-cancer, anti-hyperlipidemia, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulant properties—is driving up their demand. They serve as a possible source for the creation of functional or value-added food items because of their positive health impacts. The review aims to highlight the exceptional nutritional qualities and their noteworthy connection to health-promoting qualities, which consider Oyster mushrooms to be a superfood and plant-based nutraceuticals. The Insulin plant, or Costus igneus, is a Southeast Asian medical herb that was just brought to India, where it is currently planted as a decorative plant. The plant's leaves are used as a dietary supplement to treat diabetes because they contain a variety of phytochemicals, such as steroids, alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins. In addition to its well-known tagline, "a leaf a day keeps diabetes away," it has a variety of pharmacological qualities, including neuroprotective, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic actions. The pharmacological properties of the plant and its potential for use in upcoming therapeutic formulations are examined in this review.