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The herb mugwort for diabetes
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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A plant that is considered a weed, but has sugar-lowering properties is the herb chickweed (stellaria). It has the following effects:
- Saturates the body with oxygen.
- Promotes healing of trophic ulcers.
- Diuretic effect.
- Strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
The benefit of woodlice for metabolic disorders is that it relieves swelling without disrupting metabolism and the functioning of the endocrine system. The natural remedy does not burden the kidneys and does not disrupt blood flow.
The beneficial properties of chickweed are explained by its composition:
- Saponins – reduce cholesterol, prevent atherosclerosis, and accelerate wound healing.
- Flavonoids and phytoncides – relieve inflammation and strengthen the cardiovascular system, increasing the body’s resistance to pathogenic microorganisms.
- Tannins – increase the protective properties of the immune system, have a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract
- Iodine – regulates metabolic processes, participates in thermoregulation. Maintains the hormonal composition of the thyroid gland.
- Vitamins – the herb contains A, C and B12. They affect carbohydrate-lipid metabolism, improve skin structure and eye function. They participate in hematopoiesis.
The herb stimulates the pancreas and insulin production. It is low in calories, so it does not cause obesity.
For more information about medicinal herbs used for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, read this article.
Popular recipes from woodlice
- Pour 200 ml of hot water over 1-2 tablespoons of dry raw material. Boil in a water bath for 10-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes, cool and strain. Take 1/3 cup 2-3 times a day.
- Wash fresh grass thoroughly and grind it to a mushy state, squeeze out the juice. Before use, dilute the juice with water and take 100 ml before each meal.
The medicinal herb can be added to various dishes: soups, salads. The main contraindication to woodlice is intolerance to its active components, childhood of patients, pregnancy.
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