Jurnal Kebidanan Dan Kesehatan Tradisional
Jurnal Kebidanan dan Kesehatan Tradisional Volume 11 Number 2 Year 2026

The Effect of THM (Traditional Herbal Medicine) On Reducing Blood Sugar Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Indonesia: A Sytematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ardini Syahrini (Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan 20371, Indonesia)
Arrafi Insani (Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan 20371, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Sep 2026

Abstract

Background: Diabetes is a global health issue that currently receives widespread attention. Indonesia, a tropical archipelagic nation and a hotspot for biodiversity, offers a rich array of natural resources, making the use of herbal plants or traditional medicine a popular treatment option among the public. This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the effect of THM (traditional herbal medicine) on blood sugar reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the effect of THM (traditional herbal medicine) on blood sugar reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes. This study was conducted using a systematic review method followed by meta-analysis, which is a statistical technique to quantitatively combine the findings from previous studies. Results: The review found that the intervention of boiling leaves of bay leaf (PMD: -39.09 mg/dL), moringa leaves (PMD: -50.98 mg/dL), and ginger (PMD: -53.45 mg/dL) significantly influenced blood sugar reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes (p-value < 0.001). Conclusion: The analysis shows a significant reduction in blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients after the administration of ginger, bay leaf, and moringa leaf decoctions, with a decrease of 5.83 mg/dL per day. Health professionals can provide appropriate education on their use alongside standard diabetes management.

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jkk

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Health Professions

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Jurnal Kebidanan Dan Kesehatan Tradisional merupakan jurnal yang menyediakan forum untuk bertukar ide tentang teori, metodologi dan isu-isu mendasar yang terkait dengan dunia kesehatan yang meliputi kesehatan tradisional, farmasi, farmasi tradisional, jamu (herbal), kebidanan dan pendidikan ...