Keywords
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypoglycemic
Ethnopharmacology
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Abstract
Objective: To carry out a literature review about the hypoglycemic effects of Bauhinia forficata (pata-de-vaca) and its applicability in the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, exploratory, qualitative and descriptive study, based on the scientific databases: Medline via PubMed, Science Direct and Google Scholar, using the descriptors “Bauhinia forficata” and “Diabetes”, in the time frame. from 2017 to 2021. The titles and abstracts of the articles found were read and nine (n=9) articles were selected that contained experimental procedures for evaluating the hypoglycemic action of cow's foot and application in the treatment of type II diabetes. Results: Scientific evidence proves the presence of flavonoids responsible for the hypoglycemic activity of Bauhinia forficata, resulting in the reduction of serum glucose levels, in different concentrations of the medicinal plant and pharmaceutical forms. Final considerations: That Bauhinia forficata has a beneficial action on the reduction of glucose in the body, is safe in use, is accessible and economically viable, and can be used as a complementary treatment for type II diabetes mellitus, provided that its use is rational. and guided by health professionals.