Best herbs for diabetes

Garlic Diabetes is an ailment afflicting many from various walks of life in different countries. Though there are various approaches to reduce the ill effects of diabetes and its secondary complications, herbal formulations are preferred due to lesser side effects and low cost. Meanwhile, many medicinal plants have shown some promise in lowering blood sugar, boosting insulin sensitivity, reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol, and more.

BITTER MELON

Bitter Melon
The aptly named bitter melon is thought to help cells use glucose more effectively and block sugar absorption in the intestine. When Philippine researchers had men and women take bitter melon in capsule form for three months, they had slight, but consistently, lower blood sugar than those taking a placebo.

PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS


Prickly Pear Cactus
The ripe fruit of this cactus was shown in some small studies to lower blood sugar level. Researchers speculate that the fruit may possibly lower blood sugar because it contains components that work similarly to insulin. The fruit is also high in fiber.


GINSENG

Ginseng
Known for its immune-boosting and disease-fighting benefits, this Chinese herb has several positive effects on diabetes. Researchers have found that ginseng slows carbohydrate absorption; increases cells’ ability to use glucose; and increases insulin secretion from the pancreas. A team from the University of Toronto equally demonstrated that ginseng capsules lower blood glucose 15 to 20 per cent compared to placebo pills.


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