Category: Diabetic Nephropathy

Herbs And 8 Best Home Remedies to Control Diabetes at Home

Introduction

There is a detailed information about Diabetes or Prameha by many authors in Ayurveda books. Diabetes refers to a urinary disorder that is considered as yapya (difficult to cure).Some Home remedies for diabetes, mentioned below are really effective to control blood sugar naturally.

Diabetes is a very common long- term Disease. It occurs because of inadequate production of insulin. It affects our metabolism.

Diabetes Treatment in Ayurveda

Causes of Diabetes

  • Diabetes gets triggered by various causes.
  • People who are suffering with diabetes have high level of glucose in their blood.
  • This condition is also known as Hyperglycemia.

Complications

  • With the increase in sugar levels in blood, it damage nerves and blood vessels.
  • It also leads to many complications like cardiovascular disease, kidney problems, dental problems and blindness. Diabetes is referred as silent killer.
  • It can trigger many organs. It also leads to depression, fertility issues and lack of mobility as the age of the person increases.
  • Patient may suffer from Polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia.

Types of Diabetes

Types of Diabetes

  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

  • In this type, body do not produce insulin, Approx. 10 % diabetes cases are type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes

  • In this type body does not produce enough insulin for proper body function, Approx. 90 % diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes

  • This type of diabetes affects females during pregnancy.

Symptoms of Diabetes

  • The most common symptoms are frequent urination, intense hunger and thirst, usual weight loss, increased fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, frequent gum diseases, etc.

Herbal Treatment of Diabetes

  • Many common herbs and spices have very effective properties of Lowering Blood Sugar that make them useful for people with type 2 diabetes.

Home Remedies to Control Diabetes

8 Best Home Remedies to Control Diabetes at Home

  • Peeled Garlic (25 gms), fresh ginger (50 gms), fresh mint (50 gms), sour pomegranate (50 gms), take all the ingredients together and make chutney. Take thrice a day. It is very effective for chronic Diabetes.

Bitter Gourds:

  • Bitter gourds are one of the most effective remedies for preventing sugar level. It is a very safe iron-rich vegetable.
  • It affects the glucose metabolism in the body and stimulates pancreatic insulin secretion.
  • Bitter gourd is equally beneficial for people suffering from type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

How to Take

  • Drink a glass of bitter gourd juice, every morning.

Fenugreek Seeds

  • Fenugreek is an annual plant that is also known as methi. It is a native herb of the Middle and Near East and it is widely used in the India.
  • The tiny brown seeds are powerhouse of fiber and other nutrients.
  • These seeds possess potential to improve glucose tolerance and lower the blood glucose levels.

How to Take

  • Take these seeds as, first soak 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in hot water overnight, and consume it in the morning, empty stomach.
  • Take this for a few days to stimulate the secretion of insulin.

Mango Leaves

  • According to latest studies mango leaves possess the quality to improve lipids while regulating insulin levels in the body.

How to Take

  • First dry the leaves of mango tree, grind it to make a powdered form.
  • Take 1/2 tsp. with lukewarm water every morning, empty stomach.

Curry Leaves:

Chew 10 to 12 fresh, cleaned curry leaves every day for better results. These leaves lower the carbohydrate breakdown thus keeping blood sugar at normal level. It also lowers cholesterol.

Aloe Vera

  • Aloe Vera can help to regulate and control the blood sugar level in diabetics.

How to Take

  • Prepare a mixture of bay leaf powder, turmeric 1 tsp. and aloe sap 1 tsp.
  • Drink it twice every day. Aloe Vera is rich in phytosterols and exhibits anti- hyperglycemic effects on type 2 diabetic patients.

Cinnamon:

  • Cinnamon powder can lower sugar levels by stimulating insulin activity in the body. Cinnamon contains bio-active ingredients that Help to Prevent Diabetes.

How to Take

  • Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon powder a cup of milk in the morning.

Black plum

  • Black plum, also known as ‘jamun.It is an Indian sweet fruit which is rich in anti-diabetic properties.
  • Jamuns contain hydrolysable tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid all are known to lower blood and urine sugar levels.
  • However this fruit is seasonal, so buy them when they are sold cheap and dry them up. After that, make a powder of the fruit and consume a teaspoon of it daily.

How to Take

  • You can also drink jamun juice. Do not throw the seeds. Dry and powder them to consume for better results.

Note :

  • Also take care of your diet and opt for some herbal formulations along.

Natural Herbal Remedies for Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Allopathy considers Diabetes as SILENT KILLER and recently evidence of cases of “Insulin resistance” and the occurrence of side effects have increased the search for effective alternatives. Ancient science of Ayurveda has discussed Diabetes in details thousands of years ago. Ayurveda has classified Diabetes (madhumeha) into 20 Types. Ayurvedic text Charak Samhita has considered Diabetes (madhumeha) as a MAHAROG (a disease with many complications and difficult prognosis). This disease is associated with ojas kshaya (loss of vital essence of body tissues). Therefore Ayurveda has important role in management of Diabete and in this blog we are going to learn about herbal treatment for diabetes.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in November 2014, about 347 million people have diabetes worldwide. WHO estimates that in 2012, approximately 1.5 million deaths were directly caused by diabetes, and more than 80 percent of these deaths occurred in low- and middle-income areas.

WHO projects that by 2030, diabetes will be the seventh leading cause of death world-wide.

India has more diabetics than any other country in the world. India is the diabetes capital of the world with a projected 109 million individuals with diabetes by 2035. The disease currently affects more than 62 million Indians, which is more than 7.1% of India’s adult Population the high incidence is attributed to a combination of genetic susceptibility and also consumption of high-calorie, low-activity lifestyle by India’s growing middle class.

Herbal Remedies for Diabetes Mellitus

herbal remedies for Diabetes Mellitus

Flax seeds (Alsi beej)

Take one tablespoon of powdered flaxseed powder every morning with a glass of warm water. One should use it with caution as it is hot in potency so excess quantity should be avoided.

Cinnamon (dalchini)

Taking ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder per day can improve one’s insulin sensitivity and also helps to lower blood glucose levels.

Bitter gourd (karela)

Bitter gourd has two very important compounds like charatin and momordicin, which are the important components in lowering one’s blood sugar levels.

One can have 50 ml of karela juice on an empty stomach at least four times in a week.

Neem

Neem increases insulin receptor sensitivity, helps improve blood circulation by dilating the blood vessels. One can take 5 to 10 ml juice of neem leaves in the morning.

Indian Blackberry(Jamun)

Take 1 teaspoon of jamun seeds powder with a glass of warm water and drink this daily for better control of diabetes as powdered jamun seeds slows down conversion of starch to glucose.

Indian gooseberry(Amla)

Take 20 ml juice of amla with equal quantity of water empty stomach in the morning. It stimulates pancreatic cells to produce insulin and keeps blood sugar under control.

Turmeric Powder(Haldi)

Mix ½ tsp Turmeric Powder + 1 tsp Amla Powder in one glass of water and take daily in the morning on empty stomach.

Bael leaves (Bilva patra)

Chewing 5-6 leaves of bael helps to control blood glucose levels. It controls problem of diabetic polyuria.

Fenugreek seeds (methi seeds)

Boil 1 tsp of methi seeds in one cup of water. This dark yellow colored herbal decoction is helpful to lower blood glucose levels if taken as a morning tea.

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Consume three to four small tulsi leaves whole or about one teaspoon full of its juice on an empty stomach to lower the blood sugar levels.

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