Herbal Remedies for Diabetes: Fenugreek Seeds, Ispaghula, Madhuca
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In our series of Herbal Remedies for Diabetes; we are showcasing some plants having medicinal properties; which help in production of insulin and also help lowering blood sugar.
This article emphasizes the uses of Fenugreek Seeds, Ispaghula and Madhuca for Diabetics.
Fenugreek Seeds (Botanical name – Trigonella foenum graecum)
• Fenugreek seeds have medicinal properties. When 25 to 100 grams of seeds were taken daily they helped check hyperglycemia in diabetic patients.
• Glucose levels also dropped significantly when diabetic patients consumed these seeds.
• Seeds of fenugreek are a rich source of fiber and contain alkaloid that helps reduce sugar levels. Fenugreek leaves however lack these properties.
• A teaspoon of fenugreek seeds can be swallowed along with water. These seeds can even be soaked overnight in water and taken first thing in the morning.
• One teaspoon of seed-powder can be taken twice daily along with milk. It can also be added to different food items.
• Regular use of fenugreek seed powder reduces blood and urine sugar level and even improves glucose tolerance.
Ispaghula (Botanical name – Plantago ovata)
• These are also known as spogel seeds. These seeds have medicinal properties.
• They possess large amount of albuminous matter and mucilage. This herb has anti-diabetic properties and is beneficial in diabetic treatment.
• It prevents excess absorption of sugar from the intestine and thereby helps control blood sugar in diabetics.
• Besides seeds even the husk of ispaghula can be taken.
• The husk is the dry seed coat of the plant that is obtained by crushing the seeds and separating the husk. The husk has properties similar to the seeds.
• The husk needs no presoaking and has an advantage over seeds because it passes smoothly through the alimentary canal.
Madhuca (Botanical name – Madhuca indica)
• Madhuca is a large tree popularly known as butter tree.
• The bark of this tree possesses anti-diabetic properties and helps lower blood sugar in diabetics.
• Diabetics should regularly take decoction prepared from the bark.
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