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Research: RASHIDI and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 219
Abstract
RASHIDI and COLLEAGUES, Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Islamic Republic of Iran reviewed and assessed the efficacy of glucose lowering effects of medicinal plants cultivated in Iran.
Background
In the Iranian traditional medicine a significant usage of herbs is promoted for their anti-diabetic activity.
Methodology
The aim of this review to assess the efficacy of glucose lowering effects of medicinal plants cultivated in Iran. An electronic literature search of MEDLINE, Science Direct, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library Database, Ebsco and Google Scholar from database inception conducted up to May 2012. A total of 85 studies (18 humans and 67 animals) examining 62 plants were reviewed. The quality of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) assessed by using the Jadad scale.
Results
Among the RCTs studies, the best results in glycaemic control was found in Aloe vera, Citrullus colocynthus, Plantago ovata, Silybum marianum, Rheum ribes and Urtica dioica.
Conclusion
The majority of plants that have been studied for antidiabetic activity showed promising results. However, efficacy and safety of the most plants used in the treatment of diabetes are not sufficient.
References
Rashidi AA, Mirhashemi SM, Taghizadeh M and Sarkhail P. Iranian medicinal plants for diabetes mellitus: a systematic review. Pak J Biol Sci. 16(9):401-11. May 1 2013. PMID: 24498803.
