Efectividad de las Esencias Florales en Pacientes con Diabetes Mellitus tipo II del Centro de Atención Integral en Salud de la ESPOCH

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of the flower essences of Cerasífera (Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.), Wild Apple (Malus pumila), Taraxaco (Taraxacum officinale), Palma de salinas (Adonidia merrilli), Arupo (Chionanthus pubescens Kunth.), Elm (Ulmus procera) and Chicory (Werneria nubigena Kunth.) In a group of twenty-one patients diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus by general medicine doctors from the ESPOCH Center for Comprehensive Health Care. At the beginning, informed consent was socialized and the Zung depression self-assessment survey was applied to determine the level of depression before and after implementing the treatments. From the 40% mother tincture that contained two drops of each flower essence, a 15% hydroalcoholic solution for the flower essences was prepared in 30 mL bottles, plus two drops of mother tincture, for the placebo only the same hydroalcoholic solution. From the 40% mother tincture that contained two drops of each flower essence, a 15% hydroalcoholic solution for the flower essences was prepared in 30 mL bottles, plus two drops of mother tincture, for the placebo only the same hydroalcoholic solution. A randomized experimental design was applied: the first group made up of eleven patients, who received the flower essences treatment and the second group made up of ten patients who received the placebo. Subsequently, the treatments were delivered to each group with the necessary indications for their administration. Blood glucose measurements were performed before, during and after the treatment of each fasting patient, and based on the results obtained, tabulation was carried out using statistical programs. The results showed a decrease in the levels of glucose and an improvement in their depressive state for those who received flower essences. Therefore, it is suggested that those patients who have diabetes mellitus use a therapy effective and safe alternative so that in this way they improve their well-being and quality of life.