How to Make Herbal Remedies for Type 2 Diabetes

Treat type 2 diabetes naturally with herbal remedies.

Diabetes symptoms result from elevated levels of blood sugar in the body. Type 2 diabetes, also referred to as adult-onset diabetes, is a chronic condition that impairs the way sugar (glucose) is metabolized in your body. It results when the body fails to produce or utilize insulin efficiently. While there is no cure for diabetes type 2, you can manage this condition naturally with herbal remedies.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tsp. of alfalfa sprouts
• 2 tsp. of shredded babul bark
• Boiling hot water
• 1 tsp. of jambol seeds
• Pestle and mortar
• 1 tsp. crushed cotton seeds
• 1 to 2 tsp. of dandelion root
• 1 tsp. of fenugreek seeds
• 10 leaves of mango
• 2 tbsp. of germinated blackgram
• 1/2 cup bitter gourd juice
• 1 tsp. of honey
• 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon powder
• 8 to 10 ginseng slices

Instructions

1. 

   Alfalfa is a natural herbal treatment for type 2 diabetes.

   Sprinkle 1 tsp. of alfalfa sprouts over your salad or other dishes. Alfalfa is a natural treatment for diabetes type 2 and has been proven to help lower blood sugar and improve metabolism. It is also packed with vitamins and minerals and is a rich source of trace minerals.

2. 

   Babul bark can help manage type 2 diabetes.

   Soak 2 tsp. of shredded babul bark in 2 cups of boiling water. Cover and steep for 12 hours, and then drain. Drink 2 to 4 tbsp. twice a day.

3. 

   Prepare herbal remedies from jambol seeds, which have earned renown for their antihyperglycemic effects. Crush 1 tsp. of seeds in a pestle and mortar, and soak them in 1 cup of water for 8 hours. Strain and then drink 1 tbsp. thrice a day

4. 

   Treat diabetes with cotton seeds.

   Boil 1 tsp. crushed cotton seeds in 3 cups of water in a covered container until the water reduces to 1 cup. Drink 1 cup twice a day. Note: Pregnant women should not ingest cotton seeds.

5. 

   Drink dandelion herbal tea to treat diabetes type 2.

   Shred 1 to 2 tsp. of dandelion root or roughly chop up the root. Boil the shredded or chopped root in 2 cups of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Let it stand covered for 15 minutes. Take 1 cup morning and evening for four to six weeks.

6. 

   Fenugreek herbal tea helps manage blood sugar levels.

   Crush 1 tsp. of fenugreek seeds. Soak them covered overnight. Drain and drink a cup daily.

7. 

   Chop eight to 10 leaves of mango and mash them on a pestle and mortar. Stir this into 1 cup of water. Strain, then drink a cup daily for 20 to 25 days.

8. 

   Use blackgram seeds to treat mild diabetes. Mix 2 tbsp. of germinated blackgram,1/2 cup bitter gourd juice and 1 tsp. of honey. Take the mixture daily for three to four months.

9. 

   Stir 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon powder into half a glass of lukewarm water. Drink a cup once every morning on an empty stomach.

10. 

    Drink a ginseng decoction to improve blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol levels and lower blood sugar. Boil 3 cups of water and add eight to 10 ginseng slices. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let it cool.

References

• The American Academy of Family Physicians: Type 2 Diabetes
• The Mayo Clinic: Natural Remedies for Diabetes
• MedicineNet: How Is Diabetes Managed?