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Ayurvedic medicines for diabetes

Topic: AyurvedaPublished May 28, 2010

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Ayurveda is the life science that deals with the medicines extracted from natural products such as plants and green vegetation. According to Ayurveda, diabetes is the disease that takes place due to the deposition of harmful substance in the tissues. This eventually results in blocking circulatory system. Apart from these, poor diet, lack of physical activities, imbalanced nervous system, mental stress, and disturbed natural biological cycle also cause diabetes. rnThe practitioners of Ayurveda recommend various medicines gained from nature to control diabetes. Diabetes cannot be cured, but can be controlled and managed. Even practicing yoga and aerobic exercises are effective to control diabetes. The Ayurvedic Medicine naturally heal the symptoms of diabetes. In this article, we will deal with certain Ayurvedic medicines that are effective in the case of diabetes. Herbs such as turmeric, neem, amalaki (Indian gooseberry), and shilajit (asphaltum) are the main herbs used to control diabetes. These are the main ingredients that are comprised to prepare herbal remedies for diabetes. They help in restoring imbalanced level of sugar in the blood stream. rnGenerally, diabetes is the result of malfunctioned pancreas and liver. Some herbalogist have recommends to consume turmeric with pure extract of aloe vera in the initial stage of diabetes. It will prevent critical conditions. Some of the Ayurvedic medicines suggested by Ayurvedic practitioners are as follows:
  • You can have two capsules of turmeric three times in a day.
  • Consume small amount of fenugreek seeds, triphala, Arjuna, Ajwain (Bishop’s weed), and haritaki mixed with ghee.
  • You can have powdered form of rose apple stones three times in a day.
  • Mix the powdered form of Indian gooseberry and turmeric with honey. Have this mixture two times in a day.
  • Add the powder of white pepper, fenugreek seeds, and turmeric with glass of milk. Drink this mixture two times in a day. Apart from these herbal medicines, you should follow a proper diet for diabetes. It is very important to maintain a proper weight. Excessive intake of fats disturbs the normal function of the body. It blocks the circulation of blood and thus supplies fewer amounts of nutrients to different parts of the body. It affects the production of insulin, which helps in converting sugar into glucose. Once the body does not generate required amount of insulin, sugar directly enters the blood stream. The presence of sugar in the blood stream spikes the blood pressure. This all create complicated conditions and thus provoking several other health issues. rnRegular consumption of nutritional food, adequate sleep, and regular exercise will help in controlling diabetes. Along with the help of above mentioned herbs, you need to follow a proper diet. This diet will control the level of sugar in the blood stream.
  • Avoid heavy consumption of sweets, diary products, and carbohydrates.
  • Include ample of fresh green leafy vegetables and fruits in your daily diet.
  • Even consume herbs regularly as prescribed by the experts
  • Consume more of citrus fruits such as oranges, cantaloupes, berries, kiwi, and lemons.
  • Eat good amount of black gram, green veggies, and soy.
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