Medicinal Plants used in Bangladeshi Perspective for Body Weight Loss

Abstract

Background: One of the major illnesses that causes more than twenty-five million deaths globally each year is obesity. Synthetic medications for weight loss are not very effective and have a lot of adverse effects. The use of herbs in managing obesity has gained interest in recent years.

Methods: An observation about different herbal preparations used in Bangladesh has been done. Data have been collected from different reputed Bangladeshi journals and literature site. The effectiveness, safety and different use of herbal weight management in Bangladesh are gathered in this study. A summary of popular herbal medicines, like green tea, garcinia, and ginger, and their possible advantages in aiding in weight loss are also included in this study.

Results: It was found that most people in Bangladesh use green tea as anti-obesity treatment, while vinegar is also a good option for them. This study provide a brief notes of the plant sources which are available in Bangladesh to serve as synthetic and semi-synthetic anti-obesity drugs.

Conclusion: The use of herbal weight therapy as a holistic and all-natural method of managing weight has grown in popularity. Continued research is likely needed to ascertain the efficacy and safety of pharmaceutically active compounds that may have the ability to cause weight loss, as well as medicinal plants and herbal extracts.