Q. Does the Indian medicinal herb control high blood sugar and diabetes?

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Yes, medicinal herbs have been used in India for centuries to treat a variety of disorders, and controlling high blood sugar levels and diabetes is certainly one such use.

One of the main Indian herbs used for this purpose is fenugreek (trigonella foenum-graecum). Fenugreek has been shown to reduce both fasting glucose levels and postprandial glycemia. In addition, research suggests that it can improve glucose tolerance, increase insulin sensitivity, reduce total cholesterol levels, lower triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels while also raising HDL cholesterol- all of which are considered beneficial effects on blood sugar control.

Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is another medicinal herb traditionally employed in Ayurvedic medicine to treat diabetes by lowering blood glucose concentration. Its antidiabetic action is thought be due its ability to stimulate pancreatic cells to secrete more insulin into the bloodstream. Numerous studies have found bitter melon’s hypoglycemic effect reduces significantly when administered independently without additional treatments or dietary adjustments; however when combined with other natural interventions it can lead to significant decreases in both fasting plasma glucose (FPG) as well as postprandial plasma glucose concentrations (PPPG).

In addition there are many other useful Indian herbal remedies including neem leaves, licorice root extract , garlic cloves , turmeric , aloe vera juice , white onion juice etc., which help manage diabetic levels naturally . Thus if these methods are properly combined with healthy lifestyle changes like proper diet and regular physical activity they could be an effective way towards helping individuals manage their diabetic conditions safely & sustainably without resorting solely on pharmaceutical drugs .