NATURAL REMEDIES FOR DIABETES:

BITTER GUARD/KARELA/BITTER MELON:

Bitter gourd is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It contains iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamins like A and C.  It contains twice the calcium of spinach and beta-carotene of broccoli. Various anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds are present in bitter gourd.

It also helps in lowering the bad cholesterol levels, thus reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. That’s not all. It strengthens the immune system, improves respiratory health, boosts skin health and contains anti-ageing properties.

Natural remedies for diabetes

Bitter gourd contains polypeptide, an insulin-like compound called charantin, which has anti-diabetic properties. These components actively help in reducing the blood sugar levels. It also helps to prevent unpredictable spikes and drops in insulin levels by regulating the metabolism and use of sugar the body has consumed. Bitter gourd acts as a hypoglycemic agent. It is rich source of soluble fiber and is low in glycemic index, which helps in lowering the blood sugar level.

Take bitter guard/karela juice everyday, 1 glass approximately 150 mL and monitor blood glucose simultaneously.

INDIAN GOOSEBERRY/AMLA:

Indian Gooseberry/Amla is wonderful herbal and fruit, which is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals and antioxidants.  It is rich in vitamin C and A and it is also rich in minerals like copper, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, fiber, protein, …etc.  It contains low carbohydrate content. So it has antioxidants, which fight against infectious agents.   So it has medicinal properties, it is widely used in ayurvedic medicine. Everyone knows the main ingredient of Chyvanaprash is Amla, and used in many other medications.   Daily use of Amla increases immunity and give strength and stamina to fight against seasonal diseases.  It has anti-ageing properties, so it prevents aging.  Amla also contains chromium which helps to control diabetes mellitus type 2.  Generally take 1 to 2 Amla/indian Gooseberry everyday, which improve your health as well.

Natural remedies for diabetes

To control diabetes, you can take Amla powder 3 grams every day, can also take Amla juice.  Take raw Indian gooseberry/amla and raw turmeric (not dried) juice 75 ml in the morning with empty stomach.  This helps to reduce blood sugar levels and help to improve immunity

GURMAR/ചക്കരക്കൊല്ലി/GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE:

Gurmar is commonly known Meshashringi, madhumehari, madhunashini, means destroyer of sugar.  This herb is widely used in Ayurveda.

Natural remedies for diabetes

Gymnema sylvestre leaves contain triterpenoid saponins, flavonols, and gurmarin.  So Gurmar has anti-diabetic properties,  which helps reducing sugar levels and decrease resistance of insulin and promotes insulin secretion.  This herb is widely used in ayurveda.

To control blood sugar levels, you can take gurmar leaves powder 5 gram daily or directed by physician.

JNAVAL| JNARA| BLACK PLUM/ SYZYGIUM CUMINI, JAMBOLAN, JAVA PLUM, BLACK PLUM OR JAMUN:

The jnara fruit/jamun fruit nd seeds are good for diabetes patient.  Both the fruit and seeds have anti-diabetic features.  It is widely used in ayurveda.  The fruit has low glycemic index.  Normally the powder form of seed is used for diabetes.  Some studies shows decoction of  bark, seeds, and leaves are beneficial to reduce urine sugar.  Generally, jamun fruit and seeds are reduce blood sugar.  The black plum works against diabetes and convert sugar into energy.

The jamun fruit is rich in protein, Fibre,  rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, and Manganese and also very rich In vitamin C with significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Thiamine and vitamin B6.

Natural remedies for diabetes

To control blood sugar,  you can take powder form of seed 1 to 3 grams 1 to 2 times everyday.   Fruit can also use.   If your body is vata nature, better not to take this.

MANGO LEAVES:

Mango leaves have high medicinal properties especially tender leaves.  They contain vitamins C, A and B.  These leaves are also rich in other micronutrients.  There contains flavonoids and phenols in the leaves.  Mango leaves helps to reduce sugar level in the blood.  The mango leaves help to manage early stages of diabetes.

Natural remedies for diabetes

If you want to use mango leaves,  take 4 to 5 mango leaves and crush them, soak in a cup of water overnight, strain it next day and drink it, this water to help relieve the symptoms of diabetes.

You can also use tender mango leaves powder 5 grams everyday.

BLACK CUMIN SEEDS:

Black cumin seed is a traditional herb. This is widely used in all over the world especially middle east, Africa, and Asia.  This is a single herbal for many diseases.  Black cumin seed helps to lowering blood sugar level in diabetes and some studies showing black cumin seeds extracts prevent to some extent the damage to beta cells in the pancreas.

Natural remedies for diabetes

To reduce blood sugar level, you can use black cumin seed extract or oil 2 gram daily or take capsule.

Take any one of these above as the availability of them along with the medication.  All of these above remedies naturally help to reduce sugar in the blood, but regular blood sugar monitoring is necessary.