This dissertation aims to investigate the use of Luehea divaricata, a medicinal plant with
notable phytotherapeutic potential, in the treatment of Diabetes mellitus in the Quilombola
Agrovillage of Macapazinho, located in the municipality of Castanhal, in the northeastern
region of the state of Pará. The research was conducted through a descriptive qualitative
methodological approach, employing techniques such as Respondent Driven Sampling
(RDS), interviews, and a scientific review of the active properties of the aforementioned
species. The results indicated the anti-diabetic potential of the plant due to the presence of
active principles that act in reducing glycemia, offering promising prospects for future
scientific investigations in combating diabetes. The validation of its use as a phytotherapeutic
medicine will require a systematic application of precision and accuracy tests, in accordance
with the guidelines established by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA).
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