How To Treat Diabetes Using Herbs

How To Treat Diabetes Using Herbs

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(OrganicJar) Diabetes is a disease that can either be inherited or brought on by an unbalanced diet. Other than using the regular prescription drugs, you can treat diabetes naturally with herbal remedies.

herbs_01Bitter Gourd is held in high regard for the treatment of diabetes. It is recommended that bitter gourd is taken regularly as part of a diabetics diet. The juice of the bitter gourd should be taken in the morning before having anything else. You could also take the bitter gourd in powder form. Just add the powder to your food or mixed with warm water. The Indian gooseberry, which is high in Vitamin C helps in controlling diabetes. The juice of the Indian Gooseberry can be added to the bitter gourd. This combination taken every two to three months is excellent at treating diabetes since it provides nutrients for the pancreas to release insulin.

herbs_02Butea Leaves, is another amazing herb. The leaves work by reducing and controlling your blood sugar level. You use the leaves by boiling them and take the infusion either hot or cold. Mango leaves, that are either dried or in its powder form, can be taken daily with water. Place some dried leaves in the water overnight and let saturate for you to drink in the morning. It has been noted to help treat and improve the condition of diabetes.

herbs_03Curry Leaves, chewing on ten of them will help with the treatment of diabetes. Aside from treating diabetes, the curry leaves are able to help in weight loss. Curry leaves can be used in cooking and making of salads. It is known to be especially helpful in dealing with hereditary diabetes.

herbs_04Fenugreek Seeds can be taken many ways. If you prefer, you can take the seeds raw at night or more conventionally in your drink. Either leave the seeds in the water overnight and drink the next morning or add the powder to milk. You could also use the fenugreek seeds to cook. Taken daily and you will be able to see the results.

herbs_05Cinnamon may not seem like much, but it is a very capable herb. Honey and cinnamon taken before going to bed will help you treat diabetes by controlling sugar levels in the blood. However, what makes cinnamon shine is that is also able to improve your appetite and placate cranky stomachs. It gives your vegetables and food another dimension it is added to them.

After all is considered, it wise for you to refer to your family doctor before proceeding to use the herbal treatments. Even though there is little to worry about when taking these natural herbs, they still might have interaction with whatever medication you are taking. It is better to be safe than sorry.

The list of herbs mentioned is not an exhaustive one. There are still many more herbs that can be used to treat diabetes naturally. Maybe they can be discussed in another article. Regardless of the lack of space, the herbs mentioned would be more than enough for you to start going on the path of natural treatments for diabetes.

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  1. I'm happy to read this, I eat 3 of these almost every day. hopefully I won't have to worry about diabetes.

  2. Keep posting and I’ll keep coming back, thanks

  3. the standard for diabetes is Metformin but i also try to use alternative medicine in controlling diabetes. Alpha Lipoic Acid and Charantia seems to work well too against diabetes.

  4. Ok, I’ve been looking everywhere for someone to explain this! Thank you! Thank you! I’ll be back! Stay Healthy! – Devin

  5. Diabetes today is mostly caused by a lifestyle that has less exercise and too much sugar. Diabetes can be easily avoided by just doing simple exercises each day like jogging and avoiding sugars. If you already have diabetes, exercise is still the best way to manage it. Food supplements like Charantia and Chromium also helps.

  6. Most people get Diabetes because of the lack of exercise and overeating. We should be more aware of our lazy lifestyles and start exercising regulary to avoid Type II Diabetes.

  7. Herbs are really useful in getting nutrients naturally, some of them have medicinal properties too.;’`

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