In Ayurveda, diabetes is called ‘Madhumeha’ and is classified as a kapha type of illness. Ayurveda discovers 20 types of diabetes - 4 die to Vata, 6 rises from Pitta, and 10 takes place through

Kapha.

Ayurvedic practicians address diet modifications, suggest herbs, and exercise when working with people suffering from diabetes. All three sections must be worked at to maintain a balance in

the body. In this article, you will gain knowledge about important Ayurvedic Herbs to treat diabetes:

- Fenugreek: Fenugreek can restrain the flow of sugar via urine. Therefore, it can alleviate the diabetes symptoms.

- Bael: Bael leaves have anti-diabetic properties and their extract must be ingested, if possible with a bit of common pepper in it.

- Jamun: It is also called the Indian black berry. It has a specific action on the exocrine gland that controls the change of starch to glucose. The seeds of jamun are more advantageous than its

pulp.

- Garlic: As per Ayurveda, garlic comprises the best vata pacifying properties. Since diabetes mellitus is a vata illness, garlic is useful. It has allicin that bring the blood glucose level to normal. It

also causes the disintegration of cholesterol in the body.

- Neem: Also called Indian margosa tree is well known for its medicinally valuable bitter leaves and other portions. A paste made of neem leaves consumed on a daily basis has excellent

properties in lessening the blood sugar content.

- Bitter Gourd: This is possibly the most familiar food in diabetes cure. Karels seeds have charantin that assists in cutting down the blood sugar levels. As the name suggests, Karela is indeed

bitter and difficult to consume. But it must be consumed in as much bitter form as possible or its properties will be lost.

- Amla: It is helpful in new cell growth. Intake of one tablespoonful of amla powder and 1 tablespoonful of turmeric powder in the morning keeps blood glucose level normal without insulin.

- Turmeric: It is another valuable medication to put control over diabetes. Turmeric effects are felt well if it taken together with Indian gooseberry.

- Onion: It has hypoglycemic properties. In Ayurveda, it has been researched in detail for its rasayana property. Together with these properties, onion is also a mild aphrodisiac and it can boost

body’s power. With all these properties, it becomes an important food in diabetes cure.

- Triphala: It is the mixture of amla, harde and baheda. It also helps in controlling diabetes. Soak one tablespoonful of triphala powder during night in water and drink it empty stomach.

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