Medicinal Plants for Treating Diabetes

23Jun,2024

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Okra is a plant crop that contains anti-hyperglycemic properties. Several studies have supported the efficacy of fresh okra, soaked okra juice and powdered okra in tackling diabetes.

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Okra

Allium cepa, which is popularly known as an onion is a spice plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. From time immemorial, onion has been used for treating various types of diseases of which diabetes is part of them.

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Allium cepa

Milk thistle belongs to the daisy family and it contains a polyphenol antioxidant compound known as silymarin that helps to control the blood sugar level.

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Milk Thistle

Guggul is another name for Oleogum resin or Commiphora mukul and this is popularly used in Asia for producing herbal medicine for treating diabetes.

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Guggul

Researchers reveal that the loquat leaf comprises of beneficial properties that can significantly influence the blood sugar level thus drinking loquat tea has been recommended as an ideal way of balancing the blood sugar level.

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Loquat

Banaba is more common in the Philippines, India and Southeast Asia, where it is often used as an herbal medicine for treating diabetic patients.

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Banaba