Exploring Antidiabetic Properties of Medicinal Plants in Malaria-Affected Regions

Nambi Namusisi H.

School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the potential antidiabetic properties of medicinal plants commonly used in malaria-affected regions. Diabetes and malaria, both prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, often co-occur, posing unique challenges for healthcare management. Traditional remedies, including medicinal plants, have been widely employed to treat both diseases. This paper reviews the ethnobotanical use of plants with antidiabetic properties in areas where malaria is endemic, analyzing their pharmacological mechanisms, such as glucose transport inhibition and insulin sensitization. The synergistic relationship between malaria and diabetes is also examined, with an emphasis on shared pathophysiological mechanisms, such as oxidative stress and altered blood flow. The paper highlights the need for further clinical research to standardize the use of these plants and enhance their therapeutic potential.

Keywords: Antidiabetic properties, medicinal plants, malaria, diabetes, ethnobotany.

CITE AS: Kabiga Chelule Kwemoi (2024). Exploring Antidiabetic Properties of Medicinal Plants in Malaria-Affected Regions. Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science 4(3):20-25. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJBAS/2024/432025