Popular Knowledge of Medicinal Plants in the Management of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Pathologies in Cali, Colombia
Abstract
Introduction: The use of medicinal plants in the treatment of non-communicable chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, and dyslipidemia has been increasing. According to the World Health Organization, 80 % of people have used medicinal plants at some point in their lives. Despite the rich biodiversity of medicinal plants in Colombia, only a small percentage has been approved for medical use, and a lack of understanding of the complexity of these plants can lead to irrational use, toxicity, adverse effects, or pharmacological interactions.
Objective: To describe the knowledge and popular wisdom that medicinal plant vendors have and use regarding medicinal plants to treat metabolic syndrome and its associated pathologies.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study using a semi-structured survey applied to merchants and distributors of medicinal plants from the three main marketplaces in Cali, Colombia. Taxonomic identification was conducted on the most cited plant species, which were not reported in the Colombian Vademecum of Medicinal Plants –VCPM–. Additionally, information available in the VCPM was compared with scientific literature extracted from various sources such as ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar.
Results: The most recommended plants by medicinal plant vendors for treating pathologies associated with metabolic syndrome are walnut, insulin, chaparro rojo, papunga, chicharrón de loma, moringa, mastranto, cáscara de mandarina, dandelion, nettle, zarzaparrilla, cofrei y artichoke. The interviewees demonstrated little knowledge of contraindications and adverse effects, and some of the plants are not listed and/or described in the VCPM.
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of knowledge and use of medicinal plants in the treatment of non-communicable chronic diseases associated with metabolic syndrome. Medicinal plant vendors in Cali, Colombia, offer a wide range of options to address these pathologies, although there is also a lack of understanding of contraindications and possible adverse effects. It is crucial to improve education and available information on the rational use of medicinal plants, especially those not included in official guidelines, to ensure safety and efficacy in their therapeutic application.
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