Diabetes: Use of traditional medicinal plant
Diabetes
I am coming to Diabetes repeatedly. In my practice, the patients with diabetes are increasing day by day. In fact, the disease burden associated with its financial implications are slowly but steadily crippling a country. Due to illness, many work hours are being lost and in the same time a considerable amount of resources need to be allocated for the management of those patients. The numbers tell the story. The number of people suffering from diabetes has increased from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. The prevalence of diabetes after 18 years has risen two-fold during the same period. According to WHO, in 2030 diabetes will the 7th leading cause of death worldwide.
WHO Diabetes Infographics
Management of Diabetes
Diabetes is a multi-factorial disease that affect the metabolism of carbohydrate resulting in raised blood sugar level. The problem is the deficiency of insulin secretion, impaired insulin action or both. Conventionally insulin-dependent diabetes is treated by exogenous insulin and non-insulin-dependent by oral hypoglycaemic drugs like sulfonylurea, biguanides etc. WHO estimates that in addition to conventional treatment, about 90% patients in developing countries are using traditional medicinal plants and their products. Several medicinal plants are in use for diabetes as well. The major hindrance in using medicinal plants for diabetes care is the lack of scientific and clinical data regarding their efficacy and safety. More clinical researches are necessitated.
We will identify some plants that are commonly used in diabetic care. Please note that the list is not exhaustive and may contain more plants. Detailed description may be the essence of some later blog posts.
1. Bengal Quince (Bel or Bilva), Aegle marmelos, Leaves
2. Garlic, Allium sativum
**3. Aloe Vera, Aloe vera, Leaves
4. Neem, Azadirachta indica, Leaves
5. King of Bitter (Kalmegha), Andrographis paniculata, Leaves
6. Indian banyan, Ficus bengalensis, fruits seeds
7. Bitter gourd, Momordica charantia, fruit juice
8. Holy Basil (Tulsi), *Ocimum sanctum *, Leaves
9. Bitter Stick (Chirata), Swertia chirayita, Leaves
10. Black berry (Jamun), Eugenia jambolana, Seeds
Images: Collected from various sources
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This is a very good post on healt and a sickness that affects millions of people. Natural remedies mentioned here are very helpful in taking care of diabetes . Do not forget Okra too..infact Okra or Lady finger plus water therapy helps against diabetes.
I would also highly recommend white mulberry (Morus alba) it's used in medical practice especially in prediabietic state. White mulberry in intestines binds with molecules of carbohydrates, those binded molecules cannot be digested and in that mechanism amount of glucose in blood is decreased. You can brew it and drink like a tea :)
I am aware of some more medicinal plants that are helpful for diabetic patients. I should have some sequel to this post. Thank you
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Thanks for sharing. I believe that there are many foods that can help with diabetes and other sicknesses probably better than medication. The bitter gourd and garlic are foods that have been know to help with high blood pressure also.