Inventory of Medicinal Plants in West Sumatra Province that has the Potential to Treat Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

This study aims to identify plant species with potential anti-diabetic properties. From March to June 2022, this research was conducted in West Sumatera, Indonesia, in 5 regencies, 56 villages, and through interviews with 179 community leaders. This survey and interview study is descriptive in nature. The findings revealed that there were 44 species belonging to 33 families. Leaves, seeds, bark, tubers, rhizomes, stems, fruit skins, and other plant components are utilized. Medicinal herbs are processed by boiling, squeezing, pounding, and drying. Various local wild and cultivated plants have the potential to be used as medicinal plants, particularly DM medicines.