Uso Empírico de Plantas Medicinais para Tratamento de Diabetes

Abstract

EMPIRICAL USE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES Diabetes mellitus is a globally recognised disease due to its high prevalence and significant impact on public health. Characterised by high blood glucose levels due to problems in the production or action of insulin, it affects millions of people worldwide and leads to serious complications such as cardiovascular disease and neuropathy. There is a growing interest in the empirical use of medicinal plants due to their accessibility and the belief in their therapeutic benefits in the treatment of diabetes. In this context, the aim of this study was to conduct a literature review to investigate the empirical use of medicinal plants in the management and treatment of diabetes, to analyse the proposed mechanisms of action of medicinal plants in controlling blood glucose levels and to assess the possible benefits and limitations associated with the empirical use of medicinal plants in the treatment of diabetes. Keywords: health, nature, know-how