There are a great number of diabetic herbal remedies that can help prevent diabetes, help keep it under control, and treat the complications associated with the disease. These are not replacements for medication. A diabetic should continue taking their medication and visiting their doctor while they are treating themselves with herbal remedies. However, many people that have used diabetic herbal remedies have either reduced the need for medication or eliminated it completely over time.
The following diabetic herbal remedies are the most effective and relatively non-toxic, according to DiabetesMellitus-Information.com. They are:
Indian Kino and Malabar Kino – This herb is the only natural agent (or drug) that has been shown to regenerate functional pancreatic beta cells. It is one of India’s traditional diabetic herbal remedies.
GymnemaSylvestre – This herb helps the pancreas to produce insulin in type 2 diabetes. It also lowers blood sugar, and decreases cravings for sweets. A person can take up to 500 mg of this extract per day.
Blueberry Leaf – A single dose can produce lasting effects for several weeks. These leaves have been known to increase capillary integrity, inhibit free-radical damage, a tone the vascular system. It has also proven itself useful in the treatment of retinopathy and other eye disorders which occur in diabetes.
Easy Access Cures
Believe it or not many diabetic herbal remedies currently on your kitchen shelves. Many of the herbs that studies have found to be effective are common household foods and spices. Here are some examples:
Cinnamon – Daily doses of 1-5 grams of cinnamon have been shown to reduce blood lipids and control sugar levels.
Fish oils – The intake of fish oil helps to maintain healthy blood flow and maintain the circulation in the small blood vessels.
Onion– In one study, a 50 g dose of onion juice significantly controlled glucose levels in diabetes patients. Dried onion powder has been found to show anti-hyperglycemic activity. It has also been found to be helpful in tissue, lipid, and liver problems.
Garlic – Garlic causes an increased insulin release from beta cells in the pancreas. It has been shown to decrease blood glucose and triglyceride levels. Garlic has also been shown to have antimicrobial, anticancer, and cardio-protective qualities.
Aloe Vera – This plant works wonders. In addition to having anti-inflammatory and healing properties, it has been known to stimulate the release of insulin from beta cells. This, in turn, lowers blood sugar. In some forms it has also been able to increase glucose tolerance as well.
Holy Basil– Also known as Tulsi, this plant has been known for its medical properties since ancient times. In addition to being one of the best diabetic herbal remedies, it has shown itself to be an anti-asthemitic, anti-stress, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antitumor, and anti-mutagenic. In addition it stimulates the immune system and contains antioxidants. For diabetes specifically, it reduces fasting blood glucose, uronic acids, amino acids, total cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels.
