article · Tropical Medicine and Health

Diabetes mellitus in ECOWAS: an overview of the safety and efficacy of medicinal plants used in traditional medicine practices

Fréjus Ohouko
Jailson Rodrigues Mendes
Priscilla Kolibea Mante
Sulayman Tunde Balogun
Boris Lègba
Eric Agbodjento
Olufunke Adebola Sodipo
Victorien Dougnon
Ayodele Oluwasoji Akanmu
Jean Robert Klotoé

2026Open accessUniversity of Maiduguri

Abstract

This review highlights a significant gap between traditional knowledge and scientific assessment. Although these traditional medicinal plants show promise for diabetes management, further scientific validation is needed to ensure their safe and effective use in modern healthcare systems.

Research topics

Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
Antioxidants, Aging, Portulaca oleracea

Sustainable Development Goals

2Zero Hunger

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DOI: 10.1186/s41182-026-00936-4

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