Herbal Cure for Diabetes

Medicinal scientists in India have been able to establish that a traditional ayurvedic drug can be useful in the treatment of diabetes. Ironically, the finding of this herbal cure for diabetes is by researchers who practice a modern system of medicine. The dosage of the drug has also been worked out and plans are underway for marketing. The extract known as Vijayasar is extracted from the bark of a tree called a marsupium. This is used traditionally for treating diabetes. The drug that is used is found in the Mekal Hills in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Research had been conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research. Newly-diagnosed, or untreated diabetes patients in the 35-60 age group were asked to participate in the study. 223 patients were admitted for therapy but only 93 were followed up for the complete course. The blood sugar level in 63 out of the 93 individuals could be controlled. A research paper was then published in the Indian Journal of Medical  Research stating that Vijayasar had a significant therapeutic effect in terms of lowering the blood glucose level in diabetes patients.