LUFFA ACUTANGULA SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF PENURUN KADAR GLUKOSA DARAH

Authors

  • Joko Sigit Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effect of Luffa Acutangula to reduce blood glucose level.

Methods: It used literature review method. It identification publication articles since October 2006 to October 2015 using keywords oyong, luffa acutangula, and diabetes mellitus..

Results: Result of identifaction found three articles that discuss about effect and composition of luffa acutangula.

Conclusion: Oyong (Luffa Acutangula) had curcubitacin and flavonoid that have hipoglikemic effect. Those two compounds can prevent increasing of blood glucose.

Author Biography

Joko Sigit, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Dosen Tetap

Published

2017-01-12