Guest guest Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 Don't forget wheatgrass- it helps balance blood sugar... Other comments? Misty L. Trepke http://www..com Herbs for Diabetes DIABETES No one should be taken off insulin on the grounds that " an alternative method will do it, " any beneficial results will show up in a gradual lessening of the need for insulin or medication. BENEFICIAL HERBS Gymnema sylvestre extract (200 milligrams twice a day) improves blood sugar control. It is effective in both type I and type II diabetics. Fenugreek seeds or defatted fenugreek seed powder improves glucose tolerance as well as lowering total cholesterol levels. Panax ginseng is has blood sugar-lowering activity. Caution: Do not use this herb if you have high blood pressure. Salt bush improves blood glucose regulation and glucose tolerance in people with type II diabetes Green tea is used in the treatment of diabetes. 2 cups a day is recommended. Bilberry extract and grape seed extract is used in the prevention and treatment of diabetic retinopathy (standard dose is 80-160 mg three times/day). Bilberry can help to increase insulin production. Saw palmetto berry is used for nutritional support of all bodily functions. Bitter melon also known as balsam pear, has been shown to lower blood sugar. For the medicinal effects, drink the fresh juice of unripe bitter melon (available in Asian grocery stores or health food stores), take a 1-2 ounce shot of the fresh juice three times/day Ginko biloba extract is used in the prevention and treatment of diabetic neuropathy and may help reduce retinal damage from macular degeneration, a cause of blindness particularly threatening for diabetics. Red raspberry leaves, blueberry leaves, dandelion root, nettle, gentian root, burdock, sumac berries (cold infusion, no sugar added, pau d'arco, uva ursi, and seaweeds such as blue-green algae, and Irish moss offer significant benefits to diabetics. Caution: Do not eat uncooked nettle plants-they can cause kidney damage. Huckleberry helps promote insulin production Cayenne (capsicum) is of considerable benefit in relieving nerve pain associated with diabetes and diabetic neuropathy. Onions and garlic have demonstrated blood sugar lowering action as well as the lowering of cholesterol and blood pressure. Cinnamon and tumeric can boost the ability of insulin to metabolize glucose Chromium picolinate, although not an herb, is very beneficial to persons with diabetes. Studies have shown a significant drop in fasting blood sugar and serum insulin when supplemented with 200 or 1000 mcg of chromium picolinate/day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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