Diabetes mellitus and phytotherapy in Turkey

Parildar H., Serter R., Yesilada E.

JOURNAL OF THE PAKISTAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, cilt.61, sa.11, ss.1116-1120, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 61 Sayı: 11
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF THE PAKISTAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1116-1120
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Phytotherapy, Diabetes Mellitus, MELON MOMORDICA-CHARANTIA, ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE USE, BITTER-MELON, LEAF EXTRACT, COMPLEMENTARY, INSULIN, CINNAMON, GLUCOSE, 4-HYDROXYISOLEUCINE, CARBOHYDRATE
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study reports a literature review aimed to analyse various studies related to the use of phytotherapy in diabetes mellitus in Turkey in order to provide additional information for healthcare professionals. The incidence of Diabetes Mellitus is rising and many of the diabetics frequently use herbal treatments along with modern medical treatment for glycaemic control and/or improve their well-being.