Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Add to that List: Nopal Cactus and Holy Basil! Nopal: Hospital-based clinical studies have consistently found that Nopal has a clear hypoglycemic effect on obese, insulin-resistant Type 2 Diabetic patients. Nopal is rich in pectin (a soluble fiber), but in addition to fiber-related inhibition of glucose absorption, fasting glucose is also significantly lowered; indicating that Nopal also has the effect of increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Focused studies corroborate this finding, showing that small amounts of a active fraction isolated from nopal can partially reverse Diabetes. Similar effects on reduced serum levels of low-density cholesterols and triglycerides not explained by fiber absorption were found, indicating a beneficial effect on hepatic function. Classified as a vegetable, testing by the USDA has revealed Nopal to be rich in soluble and insoluble dietary fiber and essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other phytochemicals that have been diminished or lost in the modern diet. Conversely, Nopal is low in carbohydrate calories and sodium: and, the carbohydrates found in Nopal have been found to have the lowest 'Glycemic Index' (a relative measure of the rate at which carbohydrates trigger a rise in circulating blood sugar) among all plant foods tested to date. Holy Basil: Holy Basil's (Latin name Ocimum sanctum) has also been found to help prevent cancer and decrease cholesterol. Some types of diabetes mellitus especially non-insulin dependent (NIDDM) are benefited by Ocimum sanctum's ability to reduce blood glucose levels and protect the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin from damage. In a randomized, placebo controlled, cross over single blinded trial published in 1996 patients with NIDDM had a significant decrease in fasting and after meals blood glucose levels with holy basil. One of the more impressive findings is Ocimum sanctum's ability to protect tissue from the damaging effects of radiation. Sylvia in NM herbal remedies , " mm121elaine " <mem121@S...> wrote: > > Herbs for Diabetes > > > > Since antiquity, diabetes has been treated with plant medicines. > > Recent > > scientific investigation has confirmed the efficacy of many of these > > preparations, some of which are remarkably effective. Only those > > herbs > > that appear most effective, are relatively non-toxic and have > > substantial documentation of efficacy are covered here. > > > > Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian Kino, Malabar Kino, Pitasara, Venga) > > The tree is the source of the Kino of the European pharmacopeas. The > > gum-resin looks like dried blood (Dragon's blood), much used in > > Indian medicine. > > > > This herb has a long history of use in India as a treatment for > > diabetes. The flavonoid, (-)-epicatechin, extracted from the bark of > > this plant has been shown to prevent alloxan-induced beta cell > > damage in rats. > > > > Both epicatechin and a crude alcohol extract of Pterocarpus > > marsupium have actually been shown to regenerate functional > > pancreatic beta cells. > > > > No other drug or natural agent has been shown to generate this > > activity. > > > > > > Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) > > Bitter melon, also known as balsam pear, is a tropical vegetable > > widely > > cultivated in Asia, Africa and South America, and has been used > > extensively in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes. The blood > > sugar lowering action of the fresh juice or extract of the unripe > > fruit has > > been clearly established in both experimental and clinical studies. > > > > Bitter melon is composed of several compounds with confirmed > > anti-diabetic properties. Charantin, extracted by alcohol, is a > > hypoglycaemic agent composed of mixed steroids that is more potent > > than > > the drug tolbutamide which is often used in the treatment of > > diabetes. > > > > Momordica also contains an insulin-like polypeptide, polypeptide- P, > > which lowers blood sugar levels when injected subcutaneously into > > type 1 diabetic patients. > > > > The oral administration of 50-60 ml of the juice has > > shown good results in clinical trials. > > Diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs (such as chlorpropamide, > > glyburide, > > or phenformin) or insulin should use bitter melon with caution, as > > it may potentiate the effectiveness of the drugs. > > > > Gymnema Sylvestre (Gurmar, Meshasringi, Cherukurinja) > > > > Gymnema assists the pancreas in the production of insulin in Type 2 > > diabetes. Gymnema also improves the ability of insulin to lower > > blood sugar in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. > > > > It decreases cravings for sweet. > > This herb can be an excellent substitute for oral blood sugar- > > lowering drugs in Type 2 diabetes. Some people take 500 mg per day > > of gymnema extract. > > > > Onion and Garlic ( Allium cepa and Allium sativum) > > > > Onion and garlic have significant blood sugar lowering action. The > > principal active ingredients are believed to be allyl propyl > > disulphide > > (APDS) and diallyl disulphide oxide (allicin), although other > > constitutents such as flavonoids may play a role as well. > > > > Experimental and clinical evidence suggests that APDS lowers glucose > > levels by competing with insulin for insulin-inactivating sites in > > the liver. > > > > This results in an increase of free insulin. APDS administered in > > doses of 125 mg/ kg to fasting humans was found to cause a marked > > fall in blood glucose levels and an increase in serum insulin. > > > > Allicin doses of 100 mg/kg produced a similar effect. > > > > Onion extract was found to reduce blood sugar levels during oral and > > intravenous glucose tolerance. The effect improved as the dosage was > > increased; however, beneficial effects were observed even for low > > levels > > that used in the diet (eg., 25 to 200 grams). > > > > The effects were similar in both raw and boiled onion extracts. > > > > Onions affect the hepatic metabolism of glucose and/or increases the > > release of insulin, and/or prevent insulin's destruction. > > > > The additional benefit of the use of garlic and onions are their > > beneficial cardiovascular effects. They are found to lower lipid > > levels, > > inhibit platelet aggregation and are antihypertensive. So, liberal > > use of onion and garlic are recommended for diabetic patients. > > > > Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) > > > > Experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated the antidiabetic > > properties of fenugreek seeds. > > > > The active ingredient responsible for the antidiabetic properties of > > fenugreek is in the defatted portion of the seed that contains the > > alkaloid trogonelline, nicotinic acid and coumarin. > > > > Blueberry leaves (Vaccinium myrtillus) > > > > A decoction of the leaves of the blueberry has a long history of > > folk use in the treatment of diabetes. The compound myrtillin (an > > anthocyanoside) is apparently the most active ingredient. Upon > > injection > > it is somewhat weaker than insulin, but is less toxic, even at 50 > > times > > the 1 g per day therapeutic dose. A single dose can produce > > beneficial effects lasting several weeks. > > > > Blueberry anthocyanosides also increase capillary integrity, inhibit > > free-radical damage and improve the tone of the vascular system. In > > Europe, it is used as an anti-haemorrhagic agent in the treatment of > > eye > > diseases including diabetic retinopathy. > > > > Asian Ginseng > > Asian ginseng is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to > > treat diabetes. It has been shown to enhance the release of insulin > > from the > > pancreas and to increase the number of insulin receptors. It also > > has a direct blood sugar-lowering effect. > > A recent study found that 200 mg of ginseng extract per day improved > > blood sugar control as well as energy levels in Type 2 diabetes > > (NIDDM). > > > > > > Bilberry > > Bilberry may lower the risk of some diabetic complications, such as > > diabetic cataracts and retinopathy. > > > > Stevia > > > > Stevia has been used traditionally to treat diabetes. Early reports > > suggested that stevia might have beneficial effects on glucose > > tolerance (and therefore potentially help with diabetes), although > > not all reports > > have confirmed this. Even if stevia did not have direct antidiabetic > > effects, its use as a sweetener could reduce intake of sugars in > > such patients. > > > > Ginkgo Biloba > > Ginkgo biloba extract may prove useful for prevention and treatment > > of early-stage diabetic neuropathy. > > > > Cinnamon - Triples insulin's efficiency > > > > Barberry - One of the mildest and best liver tonics known. > > Dosage: tincture, 10-30 drops; standard decoction or 3-9 g. > > > > Herbal Combinations > > For all pancreatic problems: > > 1 part uva ursi > > 1 part goldenseal > > 1 part elecampane > > 2 parts dandelion root > > 2 parts cedar berries > > 1 part fennel part ginger > > > > Mix the powdered herbs and put them in #00 capsules. Take them after > > every meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 hi guys, i was just nosing around this group again and came across this one. i know a couple of diabetic peeps, but i know they will not buy these herbs in the store. are these available in powder/pill forms? lemme know? then i can forward it to them and make them think, ....thanks, rik herbal remedies , " Sylvia " <h10feet> wrote: > > Add to that List: Nopal Cactus and Holy Basil! > > Nopal: > Hospital-based clinical studies have consistently found that Nopal > has a clear hypoglycemic effect on obese, insulin-resistant Type 2 > Diabetic patients. Nopal is rich in pectin (a soluble fiber), but in > addition to fiber-related inhibition of glucose absorption, fasting > glucose is also significantly lowered; indicating that Nopal also > has the effect of increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. > Focused studies corroborate this finding, showing that small amounts > of a active fraction isolated from nopal can partially reverse > Diabetes. Similar effects on reduced serum levels of low-density > cholesterols and triglycerides not explained by fiber absorption > were found, indicating a beneficial effect on hepatic function. > Classified as a vegetable, testing by the USDA has revealed Nopal to > be rich in soluble and insoluble dietary fiber and essential > vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other phytochemicals that have > been diminished or lost in the modern diet. Conversely, Nopal is low > in carbohydrate calories and sodium: and, the carbohydrates found in > Nopal have been found to have the lowest 'Glycemic Index' (a > relative measure of the rate at which carbohydrates trigger a rise > in circulating blood sugar) among all plant foods tested to date. > > Holy Basil: > > Holy Basil's (Latin name Ocimum sanctum) has also been found to help > prevent cancer and decrease cholesterol. Some types of diabetes > mellitus especially non-insulin dependent (NIDDM) are benefited by > Ocimum sanctum's ability to reduce blood glucose levels and protect > the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin from damage. In a > randomized, placebo controlled, cross over single blinded trial > published in 1996 patients with NIDDM had a significant decrease in > fasting and after meals blood glucose levels with holy basil. One of > the more impressive findings is Ocimum sanctum's ability to protect > tissue from the damaging effects of radiation. > > Sylvia in NM > herbal remedies , " mm121elaine " <mem121@S...> > wrote: > > > > Herbs for Diabetes > > > > > > Since antiquity, diabetes has been treated with plant medicines. > > > Recent > > > scientific investigation has confirmed the efficacy of many of > these > > > preparations, some of which are remarkably effective. Only those > > > herbs > > > that appear most effective, are relatively non-toxic and have > > > substantial documentation of efficacy are covered here. > > > > > > Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian Kino, Malabar Kino, Pitasara, > Venga) > > > The tree is the source of the Kino of the European pharmacopeas. > The > > > gum-resin looks like dried blood (Dragon's blood), much used in > > > Indian medicine. > > > > > > This herb has a long history of use in India as a treatment for > > > diabetes. The flavonoid, (-)-epicatechin, extracted from the > bark of > > > this plant has been shown to prevent alloxan-induced beta cell > > > damage in rats. > > > > > > Both epicatechin and a crude alcohol extract of Pterocarpus > > > marsupium have actually been shown to regenerate functional > > > pancreatic beta cells. > > > > > > No other drug or natural agent has been shown to generate this > > > activity. > > > > > > > > > Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) > > > Bitter melon, also known as balsam pear, is a tropical vegetable > > > widely > > > cultivated in Asia, Africa and South America, and has been used > > > extensively in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes. The blood > > > sugar lowering action of the fresh juice or extract of the unripe > > > fruit has > > > been clearly established in both experimental and clinical > studies. > > > > > > Bitter melon is composed of several compounds with confirmed > > > anti-diabetic properties. Charantin, extracted by alcohol, is a > > > hypoglycaemic agent composed of mixed steroids that is more > potent > > > than > > > the drug tolbutamide which is often used in the treatment of > > > diabetes. > > > > > > Momordica also contains an insulin-like polypeptide, polypeptide- > P, > > > which lowers blood sugar levels when injected subcutaneously into > > > type 1 diabetic patients. > > > > > > The oral administration of 50-60 ml of the juice has > > > shown good results in clinical trials. > > > Diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs (such as chlorpropamide, > > > glyburide, > > > or phenformin) or insulin should use bitter melon with caution, > as > > > it may potentiate the effectiveness of the drugs. > > > > > > Gymnema Sylvestre (Gurmar, Meshasringi, Cherukurinja) > > > > > > Gymnema assists the pancreas in the production of insulin in > Type 2 > > > diabetes. Gymnema also improves the ability of insulin to lower > > > blood sugar in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. > > > > > > It decreases cravings for sweet. > > > This herb can be an excellent substitute for oral blood sugar- > > > lowering drugs in Type 2 diabetes. Some people take 500 mg per > day > > > of gymnema extract. > > > > > > Onion and Garlic ( Allium cepa and Allium sativum) > > > > > > Onion and garlic have significant blood sugar lowering action. > The > > > principal active ingredients are believed to be allyl propyl > > > disulphide > > > (APDS) and diallyl disulphide oxide (allicin), although other > > > constitutents such as flavonoids may play a role as well. > > > > > > Experimental and clinical evidence suggests that APDS lowers > glucose > > > levels by competing with insulin for insulin-inactivating sites > in > > > the liver. > > > > > > This results in an increase of free insulin. APDS administered in > > > doses of 125 mg/ kg to fasting humans was found to cause a marked > > > fall in blood glucose levels and an increase in serum insulin. > > > > > > Allicin doses of 100 mg/kg produced a similar effect. > > > > > > Onion extract was found to reduce blood sugar levels during oral > and > > > intravenous glucose tolerance. The effect improved as the dosage > was > > > increased; however, beneficial effects were observed even for low > > > levels > > > that used in the diet (eg., 25 to 200 grams). > > > > > > The effects were similar in both raw and boiled onion extracts. > > > > > > Onions affect the hepatic metabolism of glucose and/or increases > the > > > release of insulin, and/or prevent insulin's destruction. > > > > > > The additional benefit of the use of garlic and onions are their > > > beneficial cardiovascular effects. They are found to lower lipid > > > levels, > > > inhibit platelet aggregation and are antihypertensive. So, > liberal > > > use of onion and garlic are recommended for diabetic patients. > > > > > > Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) > > > > > > Experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated the > antidiabetic > > > properties of fenugreek seeds. > > > > > > The active ingredient responsible for the antidiabetic > properties of > > > fenugreek is in the defatted portion of the seed that contains > the > > > alkaloid trogonelline, nicotinic acid and coumarin. > > > > > > Blueberry leaves (Vaccinium myrtillus) > > > > > > A decoction of the leaves of the blueberry has a long history of > > > folk use in the treatment of diabetes. The compound myrtillin (an > > > anthocyanoside) is apparently the most active ingredient. Upon > > > injection > > > it is somewhat weaker than insulin, but is less toxic, even at 50 > > > times > > > the 1 g per day therapeutic dose. A single dose can produce > > > beneficial effects lasting several weeks. > > > > > > Blueberry anthocyanosides also increase capillary integrity, > inhibit > > > free-radical damage and improve the tone of the vascular system. > In > > > Europe, it is used as an anti-haemorrhagic agent in the > treatment of > > > eye > > > diseases including diabetic retinopathy. > > > > > > Asian Ginseng > > > Asian ginseng is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to > > > treat diabetes. It has been shown to enhance the release of > insulin > > > from the > > > pancreas and to increase the number of insulin receptors. It also > > > has a direct blood sugar-lowering effect. > > > A recent study found that 200 mg of ginseng extract per day > improved > > > blood sugar control as well as energy levels in Type 2 diabetes > > > (NIDDM). > > > > > > > > > Bilberry > > > Bilberry may lower the risk of some diabetic complications, such > as > > > diabetic cataracts and retinopathy. > > > > > > Stevia > > > > > > Stevia has been used traditionally to treat diabetes. Early > reports > > > suggested that stevia might have beneficial effects on glucose > > > tolerance (and therefore potentially help with diabetes), > although > > > not all reports > > > have confirmed this. Even if stevia did not have direct > antidiabetic > > > effects, its use as a sweetener could reduce intake of sugars in > > > such patients. > > > > > > Ginkgo Biloba > > > Ginkgo biloba extract may prove useful for prevention and > treatment > > > of early-stage diabetic neuropathy. > > > > > > Cinnamon - Triples insulin's efficiency > > > > > > Barberry - One of the mildest and best liver tonics known. > > > Dosage: tincture, 10-30 drops; standard decoction or 3-9 g. > > > > > > Herbal Combinations > > > For all pancreatic problems: > > > 1 part uva ursi > > > 1 part goldenseal > > > 1 part elecampane > > > 2 parts dandelion root > > > 2 parts cedar berries > > > 1 part fennel part ginger > > > > > > Mix the powdered herbs and put them in #00 capsules. Take them > after > > > every meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 Rik, Both Nopal and Holy Basil are. I used to take the nopal before i got my body regulated after the cleanse. I take holy basil now with my daily supplements. I have actually noticed a small reduction in my mid-section and i seem to do better with less food and SUGAR than i did before i began taking it. I also take Gem. Sylvetre caps about 3 times a week to help keep my blood sugar under control ( i can tell when things are " weird " in my body) If they do not take any supplements or herbs or other natural methods of helping with their Diabetes, some of these pre-preared items might help introduce them to feeling better. But read up on them first as i seem to recal that one of these recommends keeping an eye on Diabetes Meds if you are taking them concurrrently (which i never have because i got mine under control before meds were required). Once they become familiar with a more natural approach to healing their body, you can spring the Cleanse or some articles on them. I was once a slow learner and if someone told me the only way to heal my body was to change everything, eat a certain way and give up other things i would have run. But i learned slow, and read a few things here and there, tried some supplements - liked the difference they made in how i felt and continued to search for more. Good luck in sharing your knowledge with them ) Sylvia herbal remedies , " Rik " <bliksemskater> wrote: > > > hi guys, > i was just nosing around this group again and came across this one. > i know a couple of diabetic peeps, but i know they will not buy > these herbs in the store. are these available in powder/pill forms? > lemme know? then i can forward it to them and make them > think, ....thanks, rik > > > herbal remedies , " Sylvia " <h10feet> > wrote: > > > > Add to that List: Nopal Cactus and Holy Basil! > > > > Nopal: > > Hospital-based clinical studies have consistently found that Nopal > > has a clear hypoglycemic effect on obese, insulin-resistant Type 2 > > Diabetic patients. Nopal is rich in pectin (a soluble fiber), but > in > > addition to fiber-related inhibition of glucose absorption, > fasting > > glucose is also significantly lowered; indicating that Nopal also > > has the effect of increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. > > Focused studies corroborate this finding, showing that small > amounts > > of a active fraction isolated from nopal can partially reverse > > Diabetes. Similar effects on reduced serum levels of low-density > > cholesterols and triglycerides not explained by fiber absorption > > were found, indicating a beneficial effect on hepatic function. > > Classified as a vegetable, testing by the USDA has revealed Nopal > to > > be rich in soluble and insoluble dietary fiber and essential > > vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other phytochemicals that have > > been diminished or lost in the modern diet. Conversely, Nopal is > low > > in carbohydrate calories and sodium: and, the carbohydrates found > in > > Nopal have been found to have the lowest 'Glycemic Index' (a > > relative measure of the rate at which carbohydrates trigger a rise > > in circulating blood sugar) among all plant foods tested to date. > > > > Holy Basil: > > > > Holy Basil's (Latin name Ocimum sanctum) has also been found to > help > > prevent cancer and decrease cholesterol. Some types of diabetes > > mellitus especially non-insulin dependent (NIDDM) are benefited by > > Ocimum sanctum's ability to reduce blood glucose levels and > protect > > the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin from damage. In a > > randomized, placebo controlled, cross over single blinded trial > > published in 1996 patients with NIDDM had a significant decrease > in > > fasting and after meals blood glucose levels with holy basil. One > of > > the more impressive findings is Ocimum sanctum's ability to > protect > > tissue from the damaging effects of radiation. > > > > Sylvia in NM > > herbal remedies , " mm121elaine " > <mem121@S...> > > wrote: > > > > > > Herbs for Diabetes > > > > > > > > Since antiquity, diabetes has been treated with plant > medicines. > > > > Recent > > > > scientific investigation has confirmed the efficacy of many of > > these > > > > preparations, some of which are remarkably effective. Only > those > > > > herbs > > > > that appear most effective, are relatively non-toxic and have > > > > substantial documentation of efficacy are covered here. > > > > > > > > Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian Kino, Malabar Kino, Pitasara, > > Venga) > > > > The tree is the source of the Kino of the European > pharmacopeas. > > The > > > > gum-resin looks like dried blood (Dragon's blood), much used in > > > > Indian medicine. > > > > > > > > This herb has a long history of use in India as a treatment for > > > > diabetes. The flavonoid, (-)-epicatechin, extracted from the > > bark of > > > > this plant has been shown to prevent alloxan-induced beta cell > > > > damage in rats. > > > > > > > > Both epicatechin and a crude alcohol extract of Pterocarpus > > > > marsupium have actually been shown to regenerate functional > > > > pancreatic beta cells. > > > > > > > > No other drug or natural agent has been shown to generate this > > > > activity. > > > > > > > > > > > > Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) > > > > Bitter melon, also known as balsam pear, is a tropical > vegetable > > > > widely > > > > cultivated in Asia, Africa and South America, and has been used > > > > extensively in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes. The > blood > > > > sugar lowering action of the fresh juice or extract of the > unripe > > > > fruit has > > > > been clearly established in both experimental and clinical > > studies. > > > > > > > > Bitter melon is composed of several compounds with confirmed > > > > anti-diabetic properties. Charantin, extracted by alcohol, is a > > > > hypoglycaemic agent composed of mixed steroids that is more > > potent > > > > than > > > > the drug tolbutamide which is often used in the treatment of > > > > diabetes. > > > > > > > > Momordica also contains an insulin-like polypeptide, > polypeptide- > > P, > > > > which lowers blood sugar levels when injected subcutaneously > into > > > > type 1 diabetic patients. > > > > > > > > The oral administration of 50-60 ml of the juice has > > > > shown good results in clinical trials. > > > > Diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs (such as chlorpropamide, > > > > glyburide, > > > > or phenformin) or insulin should use bitter melon with > caution, > > as > > > > it may potentiate the effectiveness of the drugs. > > > > > > > > Gymnema Sylvestre (Gurmar, Meshasringi, Cherukurinja) > > > > > > > > Gymnema assists the pancreas in the production of insulin in > > Type 2 > > > > diabetes. Gymnema also improves the ability of insulin to lower > > > > blood sugar in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. > > > > > > > > It decreases cravings for sweet. > > > > This herb can be an excellent substitute for oral blood sugar- > > > > lowering drugs in Type 2 diabetes. Some people take 500 mg per > > day > > > > of gymnema extract. > > > > > > > > Onion and Garlic ( Allium cepa and Allium sativum) > > > > > > > > Onion and garlic have significant blood sugar lowering action. > > The > > > > principal active ingredients are believed to be allyl propyl > > > > disulphide > > > > (APDS) and diallyl disulphide oxide (allicin), although other > > > > constitutents such as flavonoids may play a role as well. > > > > > > > > Experimental and clinical evidence suggests that APDS lowers > > glucose > > > > levels by competing with insulin for insulin-inactivating > sites > > in > > > > the liver. > > > > > > > > This results in an increase of free insulin. APDS administered > in > > > > doses of 125 mg/ kg to fasting humans was found to cause a > marked > > > > fall in blood glucose levels and an increase in serum insulin. > > > > > > > > Allicin doses of 100 mg/kg produced a similar effect. > > > > > > > > Onion extract was found to reduce blood sugar levels during > oral > > and > > > > intravenous glucose tolerance. The effect improved as the > dosage > > was > > > > increased; however, beneficial effects were observed even for > low > > > > levels > > > > that used in the diet (eg., 25 to 200 grams). > > > > > > > > The effects were similar in both raw and boiled onion extracts. > > > > > > > > Onions affect the hepatic metabolism of glucose and/or > increases > > the > > > > release of insulin, and/or prevent insulin's destruction. > > > > > > > > The additional benefit of the use of garlic and onions are > their > > > > beneficial cardiovascular effects. They are found to lower > lipid > > > > levels, > > > > inhibit platelet aggregation and are antihypertensive. So, > > liberal > > > > use of onion and garlic are recommended for diabetic patients. > > > > > > > > Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) > > > > > > > > Experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated the > > antidiabetic > > > > properties of fenugreek seeds. > > > > > > > > The active ingredient responsible for the antidiabetic > > properties of > > > > fenugreek is in the defatted portion of the seed that contains > > the > > > > alkaloid trogonelline, nicotinic acid and coumarin. > > > > > > > > Blueberry leaves (Vaccinium myrtillus) > > > > > > > > A decoction of the leaves of the blueberry has a long history > of > > > > folk use in the treatment of diabetes. The compound myrtillin > (an > > > > anthocyanoside) is apparently the most active ingredient. Upon > > > > injection > > > > it is somewhat weaker than insulin, but is less toxic, even at > 50 > > > > times > > > > the 1 g per day therapeutic dose. A single dose can produce > > > > beneficial effects lasting several weeks. > > > > > > > > Blueberry anthocyanosides also increase capillary integrity, > > inhibit > > > > free-radical damage and improve the tone of the vascular > system. > > In > > > > Europe, it is used as an anti-haemorrhagic agent in the > > treatment of > > > > eye > > > > diseases including diabetic retinopathy. > > > > > > > > Asian Ginseng > > > > Asian ginseng is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine > to > > > > treat diabetes. It has been shown to enhance the release of > > insulin > > > > from the > > > > pancreas and to increase the number of insulin receptors. It > also > > > > has a direct blood sugar-lowering effect. > > > > A recent study found that 200 mg of ginseng extract per day > > improved > > > > blood sugar control as well as energy levels in Type 2 diabetes > > > > (NIDDM). > > > > > > > > > > > > Bilberry > > > > Bilberry may lower the risk of some diabetic complications, > such > > as > > > > diabetic cataracts and retinopathy. > > > > > > > > Stevia > > > > > > > > Stevia has been used traditionally to treat diabetes. Early > > reports > > > > suggested that stevia might have beneficial effects on glucose > > > > tolerance (and therefore potentially help with diabetes), > > although > > > > not all reports > > > > have confirmed this. Even if stevia did not have direct > > antidiabetic > > > > effects, its use as a sweetener could reduce intake of sugars > in > > > > such patients. > > > > > > > > Ginkgo Biloba > > > > Ginkgo biloba extract may prove useful for prevention and > > treatment > > > > of early-stage diabetic neuropathy. > > > > > > > > Cinnamon - Triples insulin's efficiency > > > > > > > > Barberry - One of the mildest and best liver tonics known. > > > > Dosage: tincture, 10-30 drops; standard decoction or 3-9 g. > > > > > > > > Herbal Combinations > > > > For all pancreatic problems: > > > > 1 part uva ursi > > > > 1 part goldenseal > > > > 1 part elecampane > > > > 2 parts dandelion root > > > > 2 parts cedar berries > > > > 1 part fennel part ginger > > > > > > > > Mix the powdered herbs and put them in #00 capsules. Take them > > after > > > > every meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Herbs for Diabetes JoAnn Guest Jun 23, 2003 11:14 PDT Herbs for Diabetes Since antiquity, diabetes has been treated with plant medicines. Recent scientific investigation has confirmed the efficacy of many of these preparations, some of which are remarkably effective. Only those herbs that appear most effective, are relatively non-toxic and have substantial documentation of efficacy are covered here. Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian Kino, Malabar Kino, Pitasara, Venga) The tree is the source of the Kino of the European pharmacopeas. The gum-resin looks like dried blood (Dragon's blood), much used in Indian medicine. This herb has a long history of use in India as a treatment for diabetes. The flavonoid, (-)-epicatechin, extracted from the bark of this plant has been shown to prevent alloxan-induced beta cell damage in rats. Both epicatechin and a crude alcohol extract of Pterocarpus marsupium have actually been shown to regenerate functional pancreatic beta cells. No other drug or natural agent has been shown to generate this activity. Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) Bitter melon, also known as balsam pear, is a tropical vegetable widely cultivated in Asia, Africa and South America, and has been used extensively in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes. The blood sugar lowering action of the fresh juice or extract of the unripe fruit has been clearly established in both experimental and clinical studies. Bitter melon is composed of several compounds with confirmed anti-diabetic properties. Charantin, extracted by alcohol, is a hypoglycaemic agent composed of mixed steroids that is more potent than the drug tolbutamide which is often used in the treatment of diabetes. Momordica also contains an insulin-like polypeptide, polypeptide-P, which lowers blood sugar levels when injected subcutaneously into type 1 diabetic patients. The oral administration of 50-60 ml of the juice has shown good results in clinical trials. Small children or anyone with hypoglycemia should not take bitter melon, since this herb could theoretically trigger or worsen low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. Furthermore, diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs (such as chlorpropamide, glyburide, or phenformin) or insulin should use bitter melon with caution, as it may potentiate the effectiveness of the drugs. Gymnema Sylvestre (Gurmar, Meshasringi, Cherukurinja) Gymnema assists the pancreas in the production of insulin in Type 2 diabetes. Gymnema also improves the ability of insulin to lower blood sugar in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It decreases cravings for sweet. This herb can be an excellent substitute for oral blood sugar-lowering drugs in Type 2 diabetes. Some people take 500 mg per day of gymnema extract. Onion and Garlic ( Allium cepa and Allium sativum) Onion and garlic have significant blood sugar lowering action. The principal active ingredients are believed to be allyl propyl disulphide (APDS) and diallyl disulphide oxide (allicin), although other constitutents such as flavonoids may play a role as well. Experimental and clinical evidence suggests that APDS lowers glucose levels by competing with insulin for insulin-inactivating sites in the liver. This results in an increase of free insulin. APDS administered in doses of 125 mg/ kg to fasting humans was found to cause a marked fall in blood glucose levels and an increase in serum insulin. Allicin doses of 100 mg/kg produced a similar effect. Onion extract was found to reduce blood sugar levels during oral and intravenous glucose tolerance. The effect improved as the dosage was increased; however, beneficial effects were observed even for low levels that used in the diet (eg., 25 to 200 grams). The effects were similar in both raw and boiled onion extracts. Onions affect the hepatic metabolism of glucose and/or increases the release of insulin, and/or prevent insulin's destruction. The additional benefit of the use of garlic and onions are their beneficial cardiovascular effects. They are found to lower lipid levels, inhibit platelet aggregation and are antihypertensive. So, liberal use of onion and garlic are recommended for diabetic patients. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated the antidiabetic properties of fenugreek seeds. The active ingredient responsible for the antidiabetic properties of fenugreek is in the defatted portion of the seed that contains the alkaloid trogonelline, nicotinic acid and coumarin. Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) A decoction of the leaves of the blueberry has a long history of folk use in the treatment of diabetes. The compound myrtillin (an anthocyanoside) is apparently the most active ingredient. Upon injection it is somewhat weaker than insulin, but is less toxic, even at 50 times the 1 g per day therapeutic dose. A single dose can produce beneficial effects lasting several weeks. Blueberry anthocyanosides also increase capillary integrity, inhibit free-radical damage and improve the tone of the vascular system. In Europe, it is used as an anti-haemorrhagic agent in the treatment of eye diseases including diabetic retinopathy. Bilberry Bilberry may lower the risk of some diabetic complications, such as diabetic cataracts and retinopathy. Stevia Stevia has been used traditionally to treat diabetes. Early reports suggested that stevia might have beneficial effects on glucose tolerance (and therefore potentially help with diabetes), although not all reports have confirmed this. Even if stevia did not have direct antidiabetic effects, its use as a sweetener could reduce intake of sugars in such patients. Ginkgo Biloba Ginkgo biloba extract may prove useful for prevention and treatment of early-stage diabetic neuropathy. Organic Cinnamon - Triples insulin's efficiency Barberry - One of the mildest and best liver tonics known. Dosage: tincture, 10-30 drops; standard decoction or 3-9 g. Herbal Combinations For all pancreatic problems: 1 part uva ursi 1 part goldenseal 1 part elecampane 2 parts dandelion root 2 parts cedar berries 1 part fennel part ginger Mix the powdered herbs and put them in #00 capsules. Take them after every meal. http://holisticonline.com/Remedies/Diabetes/diabetes_herbs.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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