Additional Hypoglycemic Herbs
Herbal protocols support blood sugar control holistically through support of the pancreas, liver, and adrenal glands, which are the combined organs of blood sugar regulation. These herbs can naturally increase endogenous antioxidants, such as glutathione and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Thus, they can be of great benefit in treating retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy, the common secondary diabetic complications associated with free radical damage.
These herbs are not drugs that lower blood sugar; rather they are aimed at strengthening the related organs so that they function better and regulate blood sugar more effectively. The effects of herbs for DM Type II can usually be seen within 1 to 8 months.
Although these herbs are most helpful for lowering high blood sugar levels, they are also helpful in patients with low blood sugar.
Adaptogenic Botanicals and Nutraceuticals
| Name | Indications | Pharmacology | Dose |
| Allium cepa(Onion) | HypoglycemicAntibacterialAntifungal | Competes with insulin for insulin degradation; increases half life of insulin | 5-30 drops of fluid extract twice daily |
| Momordica charantia(Bitter melon) | HypoglycemicAntibacterialAntifungal | Contains charantin (steroid) that decreases blood sugar; increases secretion and activity of insulin | 5-30 drops of fluid extract twice daily |
| Trigonella foenum graecum(Fenugreek) | Hypoglycemic Digestive stimulant | Stimulates pancreas to produce more insulin | 5-30 drops of fluid extract twice daily |
| Syzygium jambolana(Jambul Seed) | HypoglycemicDigestive stimulantExcellent antioxidantHelps with diabetic secondary complications | Prevents conversion of starch and CHO into sugars; increases superoxide dismutase and glutathione levels | 5-30 GTT of fluid extract twice daily |
| Pterocarpus marsupium(Kino) | Hypoglycemic | Prevents toxin induced B cell damage on the pancreas; helps regeneration in the pancreas; might be contraindicated in hyperinsulinemia patients | 5-30 drops of fluid extract twice daily |
