Metabolic variations in individuals using Bauhinia forficata

Authors

  • Mônica Heller Centro Universitário Univates
  • Simone Morelo Dal Bosco Centro Universitário Univates
  • Claudete Rempel Centro Universitário Univates
  • Thaís Rodrigues Moreira Centro Universitário Univates

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n3.4121

Keywords:

Bauhinia forficata, Body mass index, Body weight, Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension.

Abstract

Introduction: For a long time, the use of medicinal plants was the basis for therapeutics. Among the countless plant species of medicinal interest are those of the genus Bauhinia. Objectives: To relate anthropometric indices, blood pressure and fasting glucose levels to the use of Bauhinia forficata. Methods: A case-control study was conducted with a sample of 54 individuals divided into group 1 (intervention), composed of 31 participants, and group 2 (control), formed with 23 subjects. Over an interval of eight months, weight, blood pressure, and glucose levels were measured before and after the consumption of tea. Results: In group 1, the difference was statistically significant for values of diastolic blood pressure (p 0.001). Group 2 showed no significant difference in any variable. A comparison of the two groups reveals a significant statistical difference in the weight (p = 0.037) and body mass index (p = 0.047) variables. Conclusions: The observed variations in weight, body mass index, and diastolic blood pressure suggests that Bauhinia forficata assists in controlling these factors.

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Author Biographies

Mônica Heller, Centro Universitário Univates

Nutricionista pelo Centro Universitário Univates

Simone Morelo Dal Bosco, Centro Universitário Univates

Doutora em Medicina e Ciências da Saúde – Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul – PUCRS. Professora adjunta do Curso de Nutrição do Centro Universitário UNIVATES.

Claudete Rempel, Centro Universitário Univates

Doutora em Ecologia – Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS. Professora titular, coordenadora da Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu e do Curso de Ciências Biológicas – Bacharelado do Centro Universitário UNIVATES.

Thaís Rodrigues Moreira, Centro Universitário Univates

Mestre em Ciências Médicas – Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS. Professora do Curso de Nutrição do Centro Universitário UNIVATES.

Published

2013-10-15

How to Cite

1.
Heller M, Dal Bosco SM, Rempel C, Moreira TR. Metabolic variations in individuals using Bauhinia forficata. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2013 Oct. 15 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];12(3):419-25. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4121

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Section

Applied Sciences