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        "id": 1769572,
        "msgid": "unand-studies-local-plants-potential-for-diabetes-and-hypertension-treatments-1779945797",
        "date": "2026-05-28 11:20:54",
        "title": "UNAND studies local plants' potential for diabetes and hypertension treatments",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social_policy",
        "summary": "A research team from Indonesia'sUniversity of Andalas (UNAND) has discovered that a combination of three traditional medicinal plants \u2014 cinnamon, physalis, and Dayak onion \u2014 can simultaneously regulate blood glucose and blood pressure in diabetic and hypertensive test subjects. The study highlights the plants' bioactive compounds' antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may reduce organ damage and systemic inflammation. Researchers emphasise the need for further clinical trials to validate safety and efficacy before human application.",
        "content": "<p>Padang (ANTARA) - A research team fromUniversity of Andalas (UNAND)\ninWest Sumatra is studying the potential of local plants to create\ntreatments for diabetes and hypertension, which often occur together and\ncause long-term complications for patients. \u2018This study focuses on a\ncombination of three widely-known traditional medicinal plants in\nIndonesia: cinnamon, physalis, and Dayak onion,\u2019 said UNAND Faculty of\nAgricultural Technology Professor Fauzan Azima in Padang on Thursday.\nThe combined extracts from these three plants were developed based on\ntheir bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids,\nanthocyanins, and organosulfur compounds, which are known for their\nantioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Professor FAUZAN explained\nthat diabetes and hypertension are two related metabolic disorders. When\noccurring together over a prolonged period, they can induce oxidative\nstress, chronic inflammation, and organ dysfunction. \u2018This complication\nis known to increase the risk of damage to vital organs such as the\npancreas, kidneys, heart, and blood vessels,\u2019 he said. \u2019 Indonesia\u2019s\nnatural wealth offers significant potential for developing alternative\nnatural-based medications,\u2019 he added. The research findings demonstrated\nthat the combined extracts of cinnamon, physalis, and Dayak onion\neffectively normalised blood glucose and blood pressure levels\nsimultaneously in test subjects with diabetes and hypertension\ncomplications. Interestingly, blood pressure in diabetic-hypertensive\ntest subjects returned to normal more quickly than in those with\nhypertension alone. Additionally, the combined extracts reduced systemic\ninflammation and protected against damage to the pancreas and kidneys.\nHe noted that combinations of multiple medicinal plants can produce\nbroader therapeutic effects as their diverse bioactive compounds\nsimultaneously target multiple pathological pathways. \u2018Research into\ntraditional medicinal plants is crucial not only to validate their\ntherapeutic effects scientifically but also to support the development\nof locally-sourced natural treatments,\u2019 he said. Finally, this\ncollaborative research involving professors from Malang State\nUniversity, Jambi University, and UNAND students is expected to undergo\nfurther studies to determine the mechanism, safety, and clinical\napplication of the plant combination before widespread human use.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/unand-studies-local-plants-potential-for-diabetes-and-hypertension-treatments-1779945797",
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