AlterNATIVE.HEALTH
March 15, 2023

We all know that type 2 diabetes is a bit higher than type 1 diabetes right?There are chances of people entering the critical stage with type 2 diabetes, but have you ever tried natural herbs or ayurvedic cures at the initial stage of diabetes?Yes, preferring ayurvedic herbs gives you better results than medication that involves unknown biomedicals. There are a few herbs which very known and help in curing and controlling the sugar levels of a person ayurvedically. Let’s get to know those essential ayurvedic herbs that help in controlling type 2 diabetes at the symptom or initial level.

Few herbs for type 2 diabetes

Aloe vera

Researchers say that aloe vera has the ability to protect and regain the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.

The presence of antioxidants in aloe vera helps in such protection. Along with an increment of levels of insulin, aloe vera takes part in boosting health and protects against diabetic kidney disease, depression, and anxiety by decreasing oxidative stress.

Ginger

Ginger is one of the ancient herbs used for treating digestive and inflammatory problems. Analyzers also found that ginger has the ability to control the blood sugar levels of a diabetic person.So, many of them will suggest ginger might reduce insulin resistance for people suffering from type 2 diabetes.We can consider ginger in the following ways,

  • Can be used as a supplement in capsule form.
  • Can consume it by drinking it in ginger ale.
  • Can also be consumed by adding tea, and
  • By adding a fresh and thin slice of ginger to cooked food items.

Milk thistle

The extract formed from milk thistle acts as an important herb for diabetes because of the presence of its antioxidant and inflammatory properties.Previously, milk thistle was helpful to treat different ailments and also as a tonic for the liver. But there are a few side-effects caused by milk thistle.  There is a high chance that milk thistle can lead to the following side effects,

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • bloating.

Cinnamon

We all know that Cinnamon is mostly used in homemade sweets and baked items. Other than good fragrance it does have many other benefits for type 2 diabetes.
Studies declared that cinnamon helps in reducing fast blood glucose and insulin resistance in people suffering from type 2 and prediabetes. Also, they noted that the final results depend on the following,

  • Type of cinnamon they use
  • The amount of the supplement they use
  • Individual responses

Fenugreek

Fenugreek is a kind of seed that contains fibers and a few other chemicals that helps in the proper digestion of carbohydrates and sugar for diabetic patients. Fenugreek also helps in lowering blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetic people.Fenugreek can be used as the following,

  • Use it as a herb in cooking.
  • Try grinding the seeds into a powder substance and consuming it.
  • Also, try adding seeds into warm water and drinking it.


Likewise, there are many more ayurvedic herbs that are extracted from our nature that help in quick and effective responses to diabetes when compared to the medications.

You can also try a few other ayurvedic herbs like Gymnema, bitter melon, and many other which helps in controlling or balancing the blood sugar levels of type 2 diabetic people.