Ayurveda remedy/treatment for diabetes mellitus

Ayurveda remedy or treatment for diabetes mellitus is becoming highly popular in these days. According to the western medicine diabetes mellitus can not be cured completely but it can be controlled successfully. But ayurveda physician believes that diabetes can be cured completely. To support this assumption, there are several reports also available.

In all cultures there have been beliefs that certain food can cure diabetes mellitus, making the urine sugar free. Some of these beliefs have been tested. And results of these tests are very encouraging.

Herbs and spices for diabetes mellitus

There are several herbs and spices used as ayurveda remedy or treatment for diabetes mellitus. Goat’s rue (Galega officinalis) is a renowned traditional food for diabetes mellitus. Glucose lowering effects of has been proved experimentally in animals. This plant is rich in guanidine, a hypoglycemic substance (decreases blood sugar by decreasing insulin resistance). Chemical derivatives from the biguanide class of medication include metformin (Glucophage, commonly prescribed for diabetics) and the older, withdrawn agent phenformin.

Seeds, fruits and leaves for diabetes mellitus

Ayurveda remedy or treatment for diabetes made of seeds and fruits of the java plum (Syzigum jumbos or Eugenia jambolana) are reported to have a blood glucose lowering (hypoglycemic) effects. Extracts of leaves of Rhus typhia is used to make ayurveda remedy or treatment for diabetes mellitus. Tarragon (Artemisia dracdranculus) and coriander (Coriandrum sativum) are also used to prepare ayurveda remedy for diabetes mellitus.

Vegetables for diabetes mellitus

Vegetables such as cabbage, beans, lettuce, potato and turnip increase the fiber content of the diet thus help to reduce absorption of sugar from the gut thus reduce the blood sugar level. One aspects of ayurvedic management of diabetes mellitus is the modification of dietary habits.

Ayurvedic diet for diabetes mellitus

Diet consists of high fiber content and low starch favorable for diabetes mellitus.