Some Herbal Remedies for Diabetes
July 21, 2009
Complete or partial deficiency of insulin or inability to absorb insulin causes diabetes. Since adequate insulin is unavailable for absorption of glucose, the glucose level in the blood rises, damaging the organs of our body.
Diabetes could be treated with herbal medicines
Bitter gourd
Bitter gourd is a wonderful vegetable for diabetes patients. To lower blood sugar level naturally, diabetes patients should regularly consume at least one tablespoon of fresh bitter gourd juice. For best results, the juice of four to five bitter gourds should be taken every morning on empty stomach.
Diabetes patients also have the option of grinding the seeds of bitter gourd and adding them to food. Alternatively, slices of bitter gourd could be boiled in water for fifteen to twenty minutes. Drinking this bitter gourd decoction could lower blood sugar. Several herbal diabetic medicines are made with bitter gourd extract.
It is believed, that probably charantin, polypeptide P and oleanolic acid glycosides jointly work to reduce the blood glucose level. Studies have found that bitter gourd significantly increases the insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas.
Jambul fruit
Jambul fruit can also be used for treating high blood sugar level. Jambul fruit, also known as rose apple or Java plum, is beneficial for the pancreas. Jamboline, a type of glucoside present in the seeds of this fruit, inhibits rapid conversion of carbohydrates into glucose, thereby controlling blood sugar level. The seeds of jambul fruit are dried, powdered, and blended with milk or water. This jambul seed drink should be taken two to four times each day to cure diabetes.
Fenugreek seeds
Fenugreek seeds contain nicotinic acid, alkaloid trogonelline and coumarin. These compounds are believed to be responsible for the anti-diabetic property of fenugreek. Diabetes patients could consume a tablespoon of fenugreek seed powder regularly to reduce their blood sugar level.
Mango leaves
Mango leaves are also noted for their diabetic property. Mango leaves could be dried, powdered and mixed with water. Taking this mango leaves drink can cure your diabetes. You can also soak a handful of mango leaves overnight in a glass of water and drink the water in the morning to reduce your high blood glucose level.
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