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Exploring the Potential of Poguntano Extract on Diabetes Management: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Sry Suryani Widjaja1, Rusdiana Rusdiana1, Lowilius Wiyono2
1Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia.
Background:
Poguntano (Picria fel-terrae Merr) is a traditional herb commonly used as a blood glucose lowering agent in Indonesia. However, the effectiveness of the herb has not yet been established.
Objective:
This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to review the hypoglycemic effect of Poguntano extract in lowering plasma glucose levels.
Methods:
We conducted a literature search using peer-reviewed databases for relevant articles on Poguntano extract in animal models of diabetes. The effect size was pooled using a random effect model.
Results:
Two animal studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. There was a significant difference in plasma glucose levels between diabetic control and rats treated with Puguntano extract (MD: 28.77; 95%CI: 6.20-51.34; p=0.01). There was no significant difference between non-diabetic control and Poguntano extract.
Conclusion:
Poguntano extract lowers the blood glucose levels in diabetic rats compared to control.
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