Herbal Diabetes Medicine

Herbal Medicine for Diabetes Treatment varies from continent to continent and from culture to culture. Here is a list of the most common herbal diabetes medicines from all throughout the world.

Blueberry Leaves - Blueberry leaves have a long history of folk use in the treatment of diabetes. A compound that is found in the blueberry leaves called myrtillin is the most active ingredient and upon injection it is somewhat weaker than insulin, but is less toxic. A single dose can produce beneficial effects that last up to several weeks.

Asian Ginseng - This herb is commonly used in Traditional Chinese medicine to treat Diabetes. Positive effects have shown an enhanced release of insulin from the pancreas and increases the number of insulin receptors. Asian Ginseng also contains a blood sugar-lowering effect.

Ginkgo Biloba - The extract from this herb may prove useful for prevention and treatment of early-stage diabetic neuropathy.

Cinnamon - You wouldn't think it, but cinnamon triples insulin's efficiency.