A Comprehensive Review of Moroccan Medicinal Plants for Diabetes Management
Authors
Hanane Boutaj
Laboratory of Life and Health Sciences, FMP, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan 93000, Morocco; [email protected]
Keywords:
medicinal plants, ethnobotanical survey, in vivo and in vitro antidiabetic, Morocco
Abstract
Moroccan flora, renowned for its diverse medicinal plant species, has long been used in traditional medicine to manage diabetes. This review synthesizes ethnobotanical surveys conducted during the last two decades. Among these plants, 10 prominent Moroccan medicinal plants are evaluated for their phytochemical composition and antidiabetic properties through both in vitro and in vivo studies. The review encompasses a comprehensive analysis of the bioactive compounds identified in these plants, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, terpenoids, and alkaloids. Phytochemical investigations revealed a broad spectrum of secondary metabolites contributing to their therapeutic efficacy. In vitro assays demonstrated the significant inhibition of key enzymes α-amylase and α-glucosidase, while in vivo studies highlighted their potential in reducing blood glucose levels and enhancing insulin secretion. Among the ten plants, notable examples include Trigonella foenum-graecum, Nigella Sativa, and Artemisia herba-alba, each showcasing distinct mechanisms of action, such as enzymatic inhibition and the modulation of glucose metabolism pathways. This review underscores the necessity for further chemical, pharmacological, and clinical research to validate the antidiabetic efficacy of these plants and their active compounds, with a view toward their potential integration into therapeutic practices.
Keywords: medicinal plants, ethnobotanical survey, in vivo and in vitro antidiabetic, Morocco
Author Biography
Hanane Boutaj, Laboratory of Life and Health Sciences, FMP, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan 93000, Morocco; [email protected]
Centre d’Agrobiotechnologie et de Bioingénierie, Unité de Recherche Labellisée CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05), Équipe “Physiologie des Stress Abiotiques”, Faculté de Sciences et Tecchniques, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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