Top 6 Herbs for Diabetics!!!

DrSri
FENUGREEK:Fenugreek is one of the most valuable spices for the control of glucosemetabolism and thus the prevention and treatment of Type II diabetes. Owing to its many properties it helps in the preventionand treatment of diabetes in several ways.Working in a similar way to the common antidiabetic drug glibenclamide, fenugreek lowers cellular insulin resistance and controls blood glucose homeostasis. It has been shown to lowerblood glucose levels of Type II diabetics by as much as 46 percent.As an added bonus, fenugreek seeds are a very rich in a type of dietary fibre that modulates post-prandial blood glucose level by delaying the absorption of sugar in the intestines.

GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE(GUDMAR):-It reduces the absorption of glucose into the blood stream - Increases insulin production by the pancreas - by repairing tissue- Reduces blood levels of triglycerides and cholesterolThese effects make Gymnema sylvestre a powerful and essential tool in helping you control your blood sugar.Gymnema is a remarkable herb which can be a huge benefit both tothose who truly want to cut down their consumption of sweet foods and those with blood sugar issues.

BANABA:Banaba, also known as Crepe Myrtle, Queen's Flower and Pride of India, is a medicinal plant that grows in India, Southeast Asia and the Philippines. Banaba Leaf extract contains a compound known as corosolic acid, which has been reported to safely lower blood sugar levels. By keeping blood sugar and insulin levels in check, Banaba helps control food craving, which is extremely important to diabetics! This also makes it very useful for anyone who wants to lose weight.

STEVIA:Stevia is derived from a South American shrub Stevia rebaudiana.A good quality leaf is estimated to be 300 times sweeter than canesugar, or sucrose. Also known as honey leaf and yerba dulce, stevia is not absorbed through the digestive tract, and is therefore non-caloric. This is a huge plus for a person with diabetes.

SALACIA OBLONGA:Salacia Oblonga inhibits the breakdown of oligosaccharides such as sucrose, maltose, etc. into monosaccharides and inhibits the absorption of monosaccharides such as glucose,etc. in the body, preventing blood sugar levels from rising.Salacia Oblonga taken daily is effective in lowering the blood glucose, serum cholestrol, triglycerides and increasing the HDL cholesterol levels of non-insulin dependent diabetes patients.

CINNAMON:Cinnamon has previously been known as a potential insulin substitute for those with type II diabetes.Researchers have found that cinnamon contains a bioactive component with "insulin-like"effects.It has also been determined that this inexpensive spice increases glucose metabolism 20 times.
Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per daycan lower LDL cholestrol. Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatoryeffect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for peoplewith Type 2 diabetes. In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.

BITTER MELON(KARELA):Bitter melon contains several chemical ingredients,which have blood glucose-lowering effects. Other possible mechanisms in diabetes include increased tissue glucose uptake, liver and muscle glycogen synthesis, inhibition of enzymes involved in glucose production and enhanced glucose oxidation.

Published by DrSri

I am an Ayurvedic Physician, practicing Ayurveda and Yoga. I have a fair knowledge of Allopathy and other Alternative Medicines like Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy, besides Diet and Nutrition.  View profile

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