Jurnal Pijar MIPA
Vol. 21 No. 2 (2026): in Progress

Kombucha from Edible Plants as a Functional Beverage with Hypoglycemic Potential: A Review

Nadya Treesna Wulansari (Bachelor of Food Technology Program, Faculty of Technology, Institute of Technology and Health Bali)
Ni Wayan Kesari Dharmapatni (Bachelor of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Institute of Technology and Health Bali)
Ida Ayu Manik Damayanti (Bachelor of Clinic and Community Pharmacy Program, Institute of Technology and Health Bali)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Apr 2026

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an endocrine disorder caused by a deficiency or ineffective production of insulin by the pancreas, leading to abnormal blood glucose levels. Hypoglycemia is a significant complication of diabetes therapy, referring to the condition or mechanisms that lower blood glucose levels. Kombucha is a functional beverage known for its health benefits, particularly its potential to reduce blood glucose levels. The data collection strategy used in this review was a systematic review.  Ten articles were used in this systematic review. Several plants, including sappan wood, Rhizophora mucronata leaves, snake fruit, Cyperus rotundus L. rhizomes, black tea, green tea, Solanum betaceum Cav., strawberry, Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp. leaves, and red ginger, have demonstrated potential hypoglycemic effects. The mechanisms involved include inhibition of α-glucosidase enzyme activity, reduction of fasting plasma glucose (FPG), and decreased blood glucose concentration. The presence of secondary metabolites in these plants, combined with the fermentation process involving microorganisms, contributes to their antidiabetic potential through hypoglycemic mechanisms and α-glucosidase inhibition.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JPM

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics

Description

Jurnal Pijar MIPA (e-ISSN: 2460-1500 & p-ISSN: 1907-1744) is an open-access scientific periodical journal published by the Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram. Jurnal Pijar MIPA publishes original articles on current ...