Herbs for Diabetes

Diabetes has become a killer epidemic afflicting 300 Million worldwide currently and another 300 Million set to contract it within a decade. Managing Diabetes is a huge challenge. Diabetes left uncontrolled will lead to serious complications of eyes, kidney, heart, limbs and most vital organs of the body. It has long been known that certain herbs grown in India and China have powerful properties in controlling Diabetic conditions. In fact many of the modern day drug molecules to control blood glucose levels have been derived from these herbs. Herbs can indeed help manage Diabetes very effectively and they are free of side effects. In good number of cases herbs can make the Diabetic condition very mild and even reverse the condition in borderline cases. Herbs can help in ways that cannot be replicated by conventional medicines. More information on the herbs can be had at http://www.diabetes-herbs.com

(PRWEB) March 12, 2006 -- Diabetes has become a killer epidemic afflicting 300 Million worldwide currently and another 300 Million set to contract it within a decade. Managing Diabetes is a huge challenge. Diabetes left uncontrolled will lead to serious complications of eyes,
kidney, heart, limbs and most vital organs of the body.

It has long been known that certain herbs grown in India and China have powerful properties in controlling Diabetic conditions. In fact many of the modern day drug molecules to control blood glucose levels have been derived from these herbs. Herbs can indeed help manage Diabetes very effectively and they are free of side effects. In good number of cases herbs can make the Diabetic condition very mild and even reverse the condition in borderline cases. Herbs can help in ways that cannot be replicated by conventional medicines.

More information on diabetes herbal medicine and remedy can be had at www.diabetes-herbs.com

Certain Herbs deserve special mention in this regard.

Gymnema sylvestre:
This is a herb native to India. It is also known as Sugar Killer herb.
First documented in 1920 Gymnema sylvestre leaves raise insulin levels and are also noted for lowering serum cholesterol and triglycerides. It was shown that the administration of Gymnema Sylvestre to diabetic animals not only resulted in improved glucose homeostasis, this improvement was accompanied by a regeneration of beta cells in the pancreas. In one controlled study, a standardized Gymnema sylvestre extract was given to 27 type 1 diabetics at a dose of 400 mg daily for 6-30 months. Thirty-seven others continued on insulin therapy alone and were tracked for 10-12 months. Insulin requirements were decreased by about one-half and the average blood glucose decreased from 232 mg/dL to 152 mg/dL in the Gymnema group

Momordica charantia:
This herb also known as Bitter Melon and Gourdin is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a tropical plant currently distributed across India and China. M. Charantia contains P-insulin (Polypeptide-P) which has the same effect as that of insulin injection. The extract of Momordica. charantia injected subcutaneously into Type I diabetic patients has the same blood sugar lowering impact as that of insulin injection.

Acacia catechu:
This herb is known to stimulate pancreas and make it release more insulin.

Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb:
Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. (from the family Leguminoceae) is a large tree that commonly grows in the central, western, and southern parts of Vietnam, Indonesia, India and in Sri Lanka. Pterocarpus marsupium demonstrates some very unique features, which include beta cell protective and regenerative properties. These effects have been reproduced in numerous animal and human trials

Cinnamomum tamala:
Cinnamomum tamala is also known as Indian Bay leaves. The tough, three veined leaves are very popular in Northern India. C. Tamala is a powerful insulin potentiating agent

Shilajit:
Shilajit is a herbo-mineral drug, which oozes out from a special type of mountain rocks in the peak summer months. It is found at high altitudes ranging from 1000 to 5000 meters of Himalayan Mountains. The active constituent of shilajit consists of Fulvic Acid dibenzo-alpha-pyrones and small peptides. Treatment with 100 mg/kg of Shilajit produced significant reduction in the blood glucose level with maximum reduction being The peak reduction in blood glucose level is observed within 2 weeks of beginning the treatment.

Azadirachta indica:
Azadirachta indica or Neem is a member of the mahogany family, . It is native to South and S. E. Asia. Scientific studies show neem leaf and certain extracts of the leaf and seed oil are effective in reducing insulin requirements. Different studies show insulin requirement reductions of between 20- 50 % for those who take five grams of dried neem daily.

Ficus racemosa:
Ficus racemosatree is medium tall tree with quite rich green foliage found in India. This herb is found to have excellent blood glucose lowering property. It's effect is very much comparable to prescription anti diabetic medicines like The activity was also comparable to that of the effect produced by a standard anti diabetic medicine libenclamide at 10 mg/kg.

Picrorhiza Kurroa Royle:
Picrorhiza Kurroa Royle plant is a perennial woody herb with greyish brown, cylindrical, irregularly curved roots - 5-10 cms long. This herb is known to significantly delay the release of Glycogen from liver - the storehouse of glucose. This significantly reduces the insulin requirement and help manage blood glucose levels very effectively.

Syzygium cumini:
This herb is grown in North West India. One of the most effective drugs for diabetics. It quickly reduces urine sugar content The aqueous extracts of seeds of the plant produces 25 per cent fall in fasting blood sugar after giving a single dose orally.

More information on the herbs can be had at http://www.diabetes-herbs.com

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