Top 5 Herbal Remedies For

DiabetesBy Terry Robbins

Introduction• While you can use medications and insulin injections to

manage diabetes, natural methods are the only way to

not only manage diabetes but to also reverse diabetes

(type 2 diabetes) as well as keep the complications

related to type 1 diabetes to a minimum. Herbs have

long been used for natural healing because they are not

only effective but also come with few or no side effects

compared to prescription medications and other

conventional methods. If curious about herbal cures for

diabetes, here are the top herbal remedies for diabetes

that may work for you.

Herbal Cures For Diabetes

• The following are five herbal remedies for diabetes that

have been found to be effective in the fight against

diabetes although there are many others not mentioned

here that are also effective against diabetes.

1. AloeThe aloe plant is truly a phenomenal plant due to its effectiveness as a natural healer. Aloe contains a complex mix of healing compounds such as salicylic acid, magnesium lactate, bradykinase and many other compounds making it an effective natural solution for many health issues including;

• Wound healing such as those from sunburns, scrapes, burns and scalds.

• Healing acne and other skin conditions including rashes from poison ivy, oak, etc.

• To help maintain perfect skin, aloe can be used as a toner or moisturizer.

• Infections caused by various fungi and bacteria can be fought effectively with aloe.

• Psoriasis which represents rapid skin cell turnover causing raised skin patches that are red and/or itchy can be soothed with a topical application of aloe.

• Etc.

Aloe for Diabetes• Aloe is one of the best herbal remedies for psoriasis as

several studies have shown firstly that consuming aloe juice daily can help reduce blood sugar (glucose) levels. If you are struggling with high blood sugar levels, adding aloe juice to your diet can help to normalize blood sugar levels.

• Secondly, one of the symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes is slow healing wounds that can lead to infection and even gangrene and amputation.

• Aloe's superior wound healing properties can help many diabetics suffering from slow healing wounds and infections to speed up the healing process. Aloe is able to reduce the swelling, inflammation and redness of wounds as well as relieve itching and pain. Aloe gel is typically applied on the wounds topically.

2. Evening PrimroseAnother of the herbal remedies for psoriasis is evening primrose. The seeds of this plant are used to obtain an oil that is high in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which is an essential fatty acid (EFA) which is very beneficial in the body for maintaining health and wellbeing. This EFA is rarely found in plants.

• Evening primrose oil taken as a supplement has been used effectively to treat;

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Heart disease and stroke

• Eczema as well as other skin conditions

• Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)

• Breast pain or tenderness from PMS or other conditions

• Breast cancer

• Etc

Diabetic Neuropathy• One of the complications of diabetes is damage to the

nerves which is known as neuropathy which occurs more often in the feet and legs and features numbness, burning or pain in these areas. Neuropathy can be very dangerous because if you have no feeling in your legs, you can injure yourself and be unaware which could lead to infection, then gangrene and even limb amputation.

• Some studies have shown that evening primrose oil can be used effectively to treat the nerve damage associated with neuropathy.

3. CeleryHerbalists commonly recommend celery (the stalks and seeds) for the treatment of many health concerns such as;

• High blood pressure

• Congestive heart failure

• High cholesterol

• Gout

• High blood pressure

• Various women's health issues

• Anxiety

• Etc

Celery for Diabetes• Many studies have shown that celery seed (used as a

tincture, celery seed tablets or as a tea made from celery

seeds) can help to reduce blood sugar levels which is crucial

for diabetes management and even cure.

Caution with celery use

• Celery is a diuretic (encourages water elimination through

urine) and should be used only after consulting your doctor

because prolonged use of celery can deplete the essential

potassium stores in the body.

4. AshwagandhaThis is a common herb used in India's traditional Ayurvedicmedicine. Ashwagangha is commonly used for the following;

• To treat stress

• For the prevention of degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties which fight free radical damage to the healthy cells in the body

• To enhance endurance and stamina

• To boost the immune system

• To reduce high cholesterol (which many type 2 diabetics may also suffer from)

• For the prevention of heart disease

• Etc

Ashwagandha for diabetes

• This is one of the best herbal remedies for diabetes as

Indian researchers were able to determine that using this

Ayurvedic herb by diabetics is able to lower blood sugar

levels and is as effective as many oral diabetes

medications.

5. EleutheroThis is also known as Siberian ginseng although it looks nothing like ginseng. The roots and on occasion the berries and leaves of this shrub are used for natural healing. This herb is native to Russia, China and Japan although it is not used as frequently as ginseng in Asian countries.

Some of the therapeutic benefits of eleuthero include;

• Increasing stamina and energy

• To fight the common cold

• For bone strength

• For the prevention of degenerative diseases

• To prevent heart disease

• To boost the immune system

• To improve short-term memory

• Etc

Eleuthero for diabetesThis is another of the best herbal remedies for diabetes as

several studies have shown that this herb is able to lower

high blood sugar levels which is necessary for diabetes

prevention and treatment.

Diabetes Management• These are just a few of the many herbal remedies for diabetes

that you may want to consider for natural diabetes treatment,

prevention and cure. While herbs are generally safe, you do

want to exercise caution when using them and do your

research before using any of these herbs. You may also want

to consult an herbalist and only use organic herbs.

• Diabetes is a very serious chronic condition so in addition to

consulting an herbalist, you may want to talk to your doctor

before using any of these herbs especially if you are using

any other diabetes medications as the herbs may interfere

with the action of these diabetes medications.

ConclusionThese herbal remedies for diabetes may work for you but if

symptoms persist or worsen after about a couple of weeks,

do talk to your doctor. Do keep in mind that herbal

remedies do take a while before any positive results can be

noticed so give the herbs a chance to work before you give

up on them. For more on how to cure diabetes naturally,

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