Ayurveda Herbs on Diabetes

Bitter Melons

Research has shown bitter improves glucose tolerance, reduces blood sugar levels, and lowers HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes.

Usually eaten in Asian and Indian Cuisine, Bitter melon is also used for stomach and intestinal diseases, psoriasis, and liver disease.

Panax Ginseng

Don’t Confuse Panax Ginseng with American and Asian counter parts. This root is mainly used for improving thinking, concentration, memory and work efficiency, physical and sexual stamina, and athletic endurance

Panax Ginseng has multiple applications, but one of the most important is the ability to lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.

Astragalus Root

Astragalus is also called huang qi or milk vetch, comes from a type of legume or bean.

What makes Astragalus root so special is that it lengthens the life span of DNA by producing telomerase, which acts like a safety binder in DNA strands.

Studies have shown that Telomerase helps fight age occurring diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.

CassiaUsers take the bark or flowers of the Cassia plant and derive health benefits from them. It closest relative is cinnamon, and it is often touted a “True Cinnamon”

Studies have shown it has a positive affect on blood sugar levels, and may help people suffering from type 2 diabetes.

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FenuGreek

Also known, as Alholva, Bird's Foot, and Bockshornklee, FenuGreek is a plant which its seeds offer holistic benefits.

Fenugreek is used for digestive problems such as constipation and upset stomach, constipation. It’s powers also extends to helping people with diabetes as it lowers cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar.

GymnemaGymnema is a woody climbing shrub native to India and Africa. The Hindi name, Gurmar, means "destroyer of sugar.“ It has naturally occurring substances that decrease the absorption of sugar.

Its application are amazing as it can be used for treatment in diabetes, weight loss, digestive stimulant, appetite suppressant and as a diuretic.