Prof Hasim: This is the Best Herbs for Anti-Obesity and Anti-Diabetes
Prof Hasim, DEA, a professor at IPB University, has identified 10 of the best plants in Indonesia with potential anti-obesity properties. In his extensive research, he also discovered 6 types of herbal remedies with anti-diabetes potential. These findings were presented during an online Pre-Scientific Oration Conference on Thursday (19/10).
During his presentation, Prof Hasim revealed that the 10 anti-obesity plants are moringa leaves, basil leaves, tamarind leaves, garcinia fruit, galangal rhizome, kencur rhizome, cat’s whiskers leaves, guava leaves, lemongrass, and secang wood.
“Our meta-analysis found that these 10 plants are the best in Indonesia with anti-obesity potential,” he said.
Additionally, he mentioned 6 herbal types with anti-diabetes potential, including angkak and rice bran, snake wood stem, mulberry leaves, Gayo arabica coffee bark, and lemongrass leaves.
Prof Hasim explained that the research was conducted using in silico, in vitro, and in vivo methods, with rats used as test animals. He also sought overlaps in herbal potential medicines for anti-obesity and anti-diabetes that have been registered with the Indonesian Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) in the last five years (2019-2023).
From these overlaps, potential herbal remedies with anti-obesity and anti-diabetes activities were identified. These herbs include Dutch-leafed teak, honey turmeric, aloe vera, green tea, green meniran, binahong leaves, king’s crown flower, propolis, and mangosteen peel.
According to Prof Hasim, research on anti-obesity and anti-diabetes mellitus continues to be conducted due to the increasing prevalence of both diseases year by year, both globally and in Indonesia.
In Indonesia, it is estimated that the obesity rate reached 21,8 percent in 2018, and diabetes reached 10,6 percent (as of 2021 for individuals aged 20-79 years). Obesity can also lead to a significant increase in mortality and morbidity related to cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease, hypertension, and stroke). (dh/Rz) (IAAS/DSR)
