Researchers from Gargi College (University of Delhi) looked into the use of herbs for the prevention of diabetes. This study, which was published in Herbal Medicine: Open Access, serves as a review of the different anti-diabetic properties of various herbs.

• Pre-diabetes is a condition that often precedes Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. People with this condition experience impaired glucose tolerance.
• Some herbs and botanical ingredients have been observed to inhibit or slow down the development of pre-diabetes into diabetes by regulating blood sugar.
• No unwanted side effects were observed from these herbs unlike in chemical-based treatments.
• Based on the results of the study the following herbs are shown to prevent the progression of pre-diabetes to diabetes:
  • Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
  • Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa)
  • Bitter melon (Momordica charantia)
  • Bitter-wood (Quassia amara)
  • Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
  • Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
  • Cinnamon (Cinnamomum)
  • Collards
  • Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii)
  • Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
  • Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Ginseng
  • Gumar (Gymnema sylvestre)
  • Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum)
  • Indian Kino (Pterocarpus marsupium)
  • Indian gooseberries (Eugenia jambolana)
  • Ivy gourd
  • Ivy gourds (Coccinia indica)
  • Ponkoranti
  • Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia dillenii)
  • Shatterstone
  • Silk cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra)

Read the full text of this study at this link.

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Journal Reference:

Rashmi A, Shilpy S. HERBS AND BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS WITH BENEFICIAL EFFECTS ON BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS IN PRE-DIABETES. Herbal Medicine: Open Access. 29 February 2016;2(1). DOI: 10.21767/2472-0151.100011