MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES

Authors

  • Laiane Silva Souza Centro Universitário do Sudoeste Goiano - Unibras
  • Gabriella de Souza Guedes Centro Universitário do Sudoeste Goiano - Unibras
  • Tairo Vieira Ferreira Centro Universitário do Sudoeste Goiano – Unibras

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v9i10.10909

Keywords:

Medicinal Plants. Diabetes. Insulin. Hyperglycemia. Glucose. Absorption. Natural.

Abstract

This work is a literature review and addresses the relationship between diabetes – a chronic disease caused by defects in insulin action – and the use of medicinal plants. It should be noted that insulin is essential to allow the absorption of glucose in the body and a lack of it results in hyperglycemia. The different forms of diabetes are related to a deficiency in insulin secretion or resistance to it. In this scenario, medicinal plants are used to treat diabetes. These plants can stimulate glucose absorption, promoting insulin secretion and other beneficial processes for diabetic patients. However, it should be noted that the inappropriate use of medicinal plants can be harmful, as some of them are toxic and can cause risks.

Author Biographies

Laiane Silva Souza, Centro Universitário do Sudoeste Goiano - Unibras

Acadêmica do 10º período do Curso de Farmácia do Centro Universitário do Sudoeste Goiano - Unibras.

Gabriella de Souza Guedes, Centro Universitário do Sudoeste Goiano - Unibras

Acadêmica do 10º período do Curso de Farmácia do Centro Universitário do Sudoeste Goiano - Unibras.

Tairo Vieira Ferreira, Centro Universitário do Sudoeste Goiano – Unibras

Professor, Mestre do Curso de Farmácia do Centro Universitário do Sudoeste Goiano – Unibras e orientador.

Published

2023-11-09

How to Cite

Souza, L. S., Guedes, G. de S., & Ferreira, T. V. (2023). MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES. Revista Ibero-Americana De Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 9(10), 1748–1757. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v9i10.10909