Principles of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using Medicinal Plants in Treatment Culture Indonesian Traditional and Ayurvedic

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem worldwide. In diabetic patients, wounds are very difficult to heal and are often prone to infection. The purpose of writing this literature review is to analyze scientific information regarding the use of medicinal plants for diabetic foot ulcers in Indonesian traditional medicine culture and ayurvedic and their applications. This study uses qualitative research methods and a descriptive approach. Secondary metabolites found in plants It has a pharmacological activity that is used to treat DFUs (diabetic foot ulcers), such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungals, and so on. Principles of ayurvedic medicine in curing a disease must be based on the relationship between Tri-Dosha and Panca Maha Bhuta that is a disease whether it is Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. This is also in line with and explained in the culture of Ayurvedic medicine that Dushta Vrana (diabetic foot ulcers) can be treated with Sheeta (cold) medicinal ingredients. It can be concluded that the cultural principles of Indonesian traditional medicine and Ayurvedic have similarities, namely treating a disease based on the nature of the disease.