Top 5 Excellent herbs for Diabetes in Ayurveda

Top 7 Herbs for Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most alarming health issues on a world wide basis. Though there are many drug medicines available for this health issue, still they only treat symptoms. They are not good on a regular basis and also contain many side effects which range from mild to severe. However, Ayurveda presents a number of herbs which can deal with diabetes and can provide a healthy lifestyle too. Today, we are going to tell you about the Top 5 Herbs for Diabetic Patients. 

Fenugreek

Fenugreek

Fenugreek has a long history of medicinal use and has been used worldwide for the treatment of diabetes. Its excellent hypoglycemic property plays a big role in alleviating the blood sugar levels of the body. The production of insulin from the β-pancreatic cells becomes active. It helps to reduce the breakdown of starch into glucose which in turn leads to low blood glucose levels. The sprouted fenugreek seeds are good for managing sugar levels in diabetic patients.

Ginseng

Ginseng

Ginseng is a very popular herb that is suggested in the treatment of diabetes. Its benefits are related to cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure, lipid profiles, and blood glucose.  Its compound-Ginsenosides plays a crucial role in lowering blood glucose and also in preventing sudden spike of sugar levels. It improves insulin resistance and helps in keeping this chronic condition under check. 

Cinnamon

Cinnamon for diabetes

Cinnamon is a supplement gaining popularity as a healthy dietary supplement for diabetes. There are some bioactives that are responsible for antidiabetic effects. It holds high significance in ancient ayurvedic treatments for managing type 2 diabetes. It regulates the production of insulin, the key hormone of diabetes, reduces insulin resistance by the body. Hence, reduces the blood sugar level. Regular intake of its supplements or adding a pinch of it to your diet can show marked improvement in maintaining your glycemic level.

Aloe Vera

Health Benefits of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera has also been used in the medicinal treatment of diabetes in Ayurveda. Its gel, which is obtained from the inner portion of the leaves, contains glucomannan which has hypoglycemic and insulin-sensitizing actions. Aloe vera extract is effective in increasing insulin sensitivity, reducing fasting blood glucose, and decreasing the level of HbA1C in patients with pre-diabetes during eight weeks. The small-scale clinical research trials have shown an improvement in fasting glucose levels with the extract. 

Muskmelon

Muskmelons

Muskmelon has been known to have glucose lowering effects. It helps in “Diabetic Neuropathy”. Diabetic nephropathy is a dangerous complication of diabetes. In this, the kidney cells get dangerously damaged and can be prevented by muskmelon extract known as “oxykine”. It has a low glycemic index (GI) which means that fructose and glucose present in melon is a simple sugar. Thus, this fruit is safe for diabetic patients and those suffering from obesity.

References From :-

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92755/