Herbs for type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus

Today, diabetes is diagnosed more and more often. However, it is not a death sentence. You can live with diabetes, living a fairly long and high-quality life. Many diabetics use herbs for diabetes. They are used both as medicines that alleviate the body's condition and as sugar substitutes, food additives. Herbs are useful, varied, and have virtually no side effects (if used correctly and rationally). Let's consider the advisability of using herbs for diabetes in more detail.

What herbs are good for diabetes?

The first, most common, and quite natural question is: "What herbs are useful for diabetes?" First of all, for diabetes, those herbs will be useful that help normalize metabolic processes in the body, that relieve and prevent inflammation, eliminate carbohydrate metabolism disorders, and reduce blood glucose levels. Also indicated are herbs that have a diuretic effect, eliminate edema, cleanse the body, eliminating metabolic by-products, intoxication products, and autoantibodies.

In diabetes, herbs such as galega, alchemilla, and stevia are often prescribed. Stevia has a wonderful sweet taste and a refined aroma, so it is used not only as a means of normalizing carbohydrate metabolism, but also as a sugar substitute. In addition, it has an antiviral, anti-infective effect, and normalizes immunity. Red grass, goat's rue, amaranth, and wormwood are widely used. Altai herbs have a positive effect on the body, being a rich source of vitamins and minerals, maintaining a high level of functional activity in the body, and normalizing metabolic processes. Herbs such as woodlice, thale cress, yarrow, and arphasetin are also used.

There are many different ways to use medicinal herbs for diabetes. So, herbs are used as part of monotherapy, or medicinal infusions are prepared from them. Many herbs are used in the form of herbal decoctions, infusions, balms. Some are used as tea or as food additives.

Herbal Treatment for Diabetes

Herbal treatment is indicated for diabetes, since herbs allow for long-term, cumulative treatment. Herbs gradually affect the body, exerting a gentle effect on it. They gently normalize metabolic processes, stabilize blood glucose levels, and help maintain chronic diseases in remission. Many medicinal herbs normalize immunity, increase endurance and resistance, and improve performance. At the same time, side effects from herbs occur much less frequently than with the use of many pharmaceuticals.

It is important to understand that in the pharmaceutical industry, herbs are usually understood to mean medicinal raw materials of plant origin, which are dried or fresh parts of herbaceous plants. As a rule, herbs are collected during flowering, less often - during budding and fruiting. Raw materials called herbs are stems with leaves and flowers. Sometimes there are also buds and unripe fruits on the stems.

Some plants collect only the tops, while others collect the entire above-ground part. There are also plants that are collected together with the root. Therefore, the collection technology is the subject of a whole science - pharmacognosy. If you decide to try herbal treatment for diabetes, it is better to buy ready-made herbs at the pharmacy. They are collected by specialists in compliance with all requirements and standards, and have the most beneficial properties. However, herbal treatment for diabetes can also be carried out with self-collected herbs. The main thing is to consult in advance, or study the basic principles of collecting each medicinal plant. It is also important to know the method of preparation and form of application. Some herbs are used in the form of tinctures, some - in the form of decoctions. Some herbs are used in ground form, as a food supplement, while others are used as tea.

Indications herbs for diabetes

In diabetes, herbs are widely used for both therapeutic and preventive purposes. A characteristic feature is that many herbs are used as substitutes for those products that cannot be consumed in diabetes. For example, stevia is an excellent substitute for sugar. Some herbs, such as hawthorn, rose hips, lingonberries, can be used as additives to food and tea.

The main indication for use is the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (any type), or suspicion of it. Herbs can also be used when individual symptoms appear that indicate the development of diabetes mellitus, or a violation of carbohydrate metabolism. Thus, ginseng, stevia, hawthorn, aralia, help to normalize immunity, normalize hormonal levels, have antiviral and antibacterial effects. Herbs are indicated for edema, fluid retention in the body, to cleanse the body and improve metabolism, remove metabolic by-products, and eliminate intoxication.

Herbs for Type 2 Diabetes

For type 2 diabetes, herbs and herbal infusions are prescribed. The method of preparation may vary - these are herbal decoctions, infusions, and infusions. You can prepare them yourself or buy them ready-made at the pharmacy. For type 2 diabetes, the following herbs can be recommended:

• Elecampane high;
• high lure;
• Viburnum vulgare;
• marshmallow root;
• Siberian swollen fruit;
• Siberian fir;
• sage;
• Ephedra montana.

These products are aimed at normalizing metabolic processes, reducing cholesterol and blood sugar, eliminating associated pathologies: edema, headache, nausea, appetite disorders, digestion, urinary system disorders, sleep disorders. In addition, these products normalize metabolism, normalize hormonal levels and immune status, and have antiviral and antibacterial effects.

Medicinal herbs for type 1 diabetes

For type 1 diabetes, the herbs listed below may be recommended.

The plantain is an annual herbaceous plant. The leaves used must be collected during the flowering period. The leaves are used both whole and in the form of briquettes. It has an anti-inflammatory, hemostatic effect, normalizes metabolic processes, maintains normal vascular tone. It is used mainly in the form of decoctions and syrups: 2-3 tablespoons 3-4 times a day. You can use plantain juice in its pure form. The main effect is due to mucus, carotenoids, flavonoids and tannins. [ 1 ]

Peppermint is a perennial herbaceous plant. Flowers and leaves are mainly used. Leaves are harvested during the period of mass flowering. Leaves contain at least 4% menthol, essential oils, flavonoids, esters of acetic and valerianic acids. Active substances normalize metabolic processes, improve digestion, and have a calming effect on the nervous system. It has an antispasmodic, choleretic, and diuretic effect. It is used in the form of infusions, decoctions, and Zdrenko's collection. [ 2 ]

Chamomile flowers are dried parts of the annual plant Chamomile. The raw material is collected mainly mechanically, and is a mixture of flowers, receptacles, flower baskets. Sometimes leaves and stems are found. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti-allergic effects. It has a diuretic effect. It is used internally in the form of decoctions, infusions. I use it as part of essential oil. Chamomile is also used in herbal mixtures, it can be added to tea. [ 3 ]

Release form

For diabetes, various herbs are used, both in pure form and as part of herbal infusions, teas, balms. For diabetes, herbs such as galega, alchemilla, stevia, red, goat's rue, mamaranta, plantain, sage, mint, chamomile, wormwood, chickweed, thale cress, yarrow, immortelle, arphasetin, hawthorn, and others are widely used. Other herbs can also be used. The main thing is that the herbs lower blood sugar levels, have anti-edematous and diuretic effects. In some situations, anti-inflammatory and cleansing herbs may be needed.

Galega grass

Galega is a perennial herbaceous plant, popularly known as goat's rue. This is a herb that is used to normalize metabolic processes in the body, to reduce blood sugar levels. It has antiviral, immunostimulating, wound-healing effects. Contains flavonoids, tannins. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, due to which metabolic processes are normalized. It is used in the form of infusions, decoctions, as one of the main components of various medicinal collections. [ 4 ]

Alchemilla grass

It is a perennial herb that is widely used in medicine for various purposes. Thus, this grass is a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals. It contains many vitamins and minerals: vitamins A, B, E, C. The grass cuff contains a large number of macro- and microelements, in particular, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, calcium. The grass has a rejuvenating, immunostimulating, hemostatic, wound-healing effect, reduces the level of sugar and cholesterol in the blood. Eliminates allergic, autoimmune reactions, normalizes digestion, relieves swelling. It is used mainly in the form of decoctions. [ 5 ]

Stevia herb

Stevia is a perennial herb, the medicinal raw material of which are the leaves and stems. The herb is used in crushed form. It is a sugar substitute. It has a pleasant sweet taste, which allows it to be used as a food supplement in the diet. Many diabetics add it to tea instead of sugar. Stevia is aimed at normalizing metabolic processes in the body. First of all, it helps to normalize carbohydrate metabolism, significantly reduces blood sugar levels. It also has an immunomodulatory effect: it normalizes the state of the immune system, increases the body's endurance, resistance to infectious diseases. Stevia is characterized by an antiviral effect, it eliminates autoimmune aggression and signs of allergy. In fact, we can say that stevia has a complex effect on the body.

Stevia is most often used in the form of decoctions. It can be drunk as tea in unlimited quantities: up to 2-3 liters per day. Stevia is brewed like regular tea at the rate of 1-2 teaspoons per cup of 250-300 ml. The duration of treatment is at least 28 days, and can be longer. In addition, stevia has recently been sold in the form of disposable tea bags. In this form, it can also be used as tea. It is rarely used in the form of infusions, however, in the pharmacy you can also find an alcohol tincture of stevia. It is drunk in accordance with the instructions.

Red grass

Such a remedy as red grass is widely used in medicine to achieve various goals. It is often prescribed for diabetes, since it helps to normalize blood glucose levels and increases the absorption of carbohydrates. In addition, it normalizes the glycolytic function of the liver, which helps to normalize carbohydrate and, in part, protein metabolism. It is also important that red grass can normalize hormonal levels, which is especially important for insulin-dependent patients. It is used both in the form of infusions and decoctions. [ 6 ]

Goat's Rue Herb

Goat's rue is a perennial medicinal plant, in which mainly leaves and stems are used. The grass is collected throughout the summer and dried. It contains a large number of flavonoids, tannins, silicic acid compounds, which significantly normalizes metabolic processes, reduces blood sugar levels, and improves appetite. The grass has a diuretic and choleretic effect. It is also a powerful source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant. Accordingly, the body is cleansed, free radicals and toxins are removed. It is used in the form of infusions and decoctions. It has anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. It is part of the anti-inflammatory collection according to the Zdrenko recipe.

Altai herbs

The term "Altai herbs" includes a fairly large number of herbs that are grown primarily in Altai. These are plants that have different effects on the body. As a rule, they have a general strengthening, stimulating effect on the body, normalize metabolism, and eliminate toxins. They are used both as medicinal herbs and as an effective means of preventing many diseases. Altai herbs can be purchased at a pharmacy. In homeopathic stores, in special herbal stores. Altai herbs include a fairly extensive list of herbs, including: calamus, marshmallow, barberry, wild rosemary, lady's mantle, goat's rue, anise, coltsfoot, lavender, ephedra, eleutherococcus, and others. Before you start taking herbs, you need to consult a doctor. Firstly, it is important to choose the right remedy that will be most effective for diabetes. Secondly, you need to correctly determine the method of application, dosage, and draw up a regimen for taking the drug.

Amaranth grass

Amaranth grass is a perennial bushy plant, which in its properties is as close as possible to a rose or a rose hip. The plant has thorns, fruits. The flowers are soft pink, form inflorescences. Contains a large amount of essential oils, flavonoids, resins. Improves digestion, metabolic processes, has a choleretic and diuretic effect, reduces blood sugar levels. There are practically no contraindications, except for cases of individual intolerance and allergic reactions. It is used in the form of decoctions, infusions, leaves and petals are added to tea. [ 7 ]

Wormwood herb

Wormwood is a perennial herbaceous plant. The grass and leaves are harvested as raw materials. The raw materials are collected at the beginning of flowering. The tops of the shoots are mainly cut off. It is better to take shoots that have not yet become woody. The grass and leaves contain up to 2% of essential oils, thujone, thujol, and tannins. Wormwood has a bitter taste, which is due to the content of terpene lactones. Both whole and chopped grass and leaves are used. Wormwood is used as a means of normalizing carbohydrate metabolism and reducing blood sugar levels. In addition, wormwood helps to stimulate appetite, increase salivation, and improve the functioning of the salivary glands. It is used in the form of decoctions and infusions. It is often included in antidiabetic, gastric, and appetite-improving herbal preparations. [ 8 ]

Chickweed grass

Chickweed is a herb that belongs to perennial spore plants. It is an evergreen low-growing herbaceous plant. The raw material is the grass, which is harvested from June to September, after the end of fruiting. It grows mainly in humid zones, especially in lichen, moss, and shrub zones. It is collected together with the root system. Green and yellowing shoots are harvested. Contains a large amount of quinolizidine alkaloids, as well as flavonoids and resinous substances. It is used in the form of decoctions at the rate of one tablespoon per 500 ml of boiling water. It normalizes metabolic processes, in particular, carbohydrate metabolism, removes toxins from the body, and also normalizes appetite. It has a diuretic and choleretic effect. [ 9 ]

Cress grass

It is a herbaceous plant, the herb and leaves act as herbal medicinal raw materials. Young shoots with leaves (of the first year of life) are collected. The composition includes echinoxosides, which stimulate metabolic processes in the body, improve the absorption of carbohydrates, and reduce blood sugar levels. They also help normalize immunity, provide antiviral protection, and normalize immunity. They are used in the form of decoctions, infusions, and are part of a medicinal collection. It is worth noting that it is better to use the substance in the form of an alcohol tincture infused with 40% alcohol, since in this form the active substances are better preserved. It is recommended to use the tincture in accordance with the instructions.

Yarrow herb

It is a perennial wild plant, herbaceous. It is used as a plant raw material for various diseases, including diabetes. Flowers and leaves are collected at the beginning of flowering. Both whole and cut leaves (herbs and flowers) are used. It has the ability to reduce blood sugar levels, has hemostatic and wound-healing properties, relieves inflammation.

It is widely used in the form of infusions and decoctions. It is better to use it in the form of an infusion in 40% alcohol, since in this form the herb better retains its healing properties. It has a diuretic, choleretic effect, stimulates appetite, normalizes digestion, the degree of absorption of nutrients, normalizes carbohydrate metabolism, and other types of metabolic processes. The main effect is achieved due to the content of such substances as thujone, thujol lactones, flavonoids, and tannins. [ 10 ]

Herbal teas for diabetes

In case of diabetes, not only individual herbs can be used, but also whole collections. Such collections can be purchased at the pharmacy in ready-made form, or purchased independently, having prepared the plants as medicinal raw materials. It is possible to combine different properties of plants. For example, herbs that reduce sugar levels go well with herbs that have an anti-inflammatory or anti-edematous effect. Collections are often prepared, combining herbs for reducing sugar with herbs with a diuretic effect.

Let's look at some of the herbal mixtures used for diabetes.

• Collection No. 1.

Calamus, lady's mantle and stevia in a ratio of 1:1:2. Brew 1-2 tablespoons per cup of boiling water, drink a third of a glass three times a day.

• Collection No. 2.

Birch mushroom, purple echinacea and sandy immortelle in a ratio of 1:2:1, pouring a glass of boiling water. Drink a glass per day.

• Collection No. 3.

Ginseng, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Ephedra montana in a ratio of 1:1:2 (1-2 tablespoons of the mixture per glass of boiling water).

• Collection No. 4.

Thyme, fennel, sage, hop cones in a ratio of 1:1:1:2. Take 2 tablespoons of the mixture per 250-500 ml of water. Infuse and drink within 24 hours.

• Collection No. 5.

Chamomile, horsetail, Scots pine (needles) in a ratio of 2:2:1. 4-5 tablespoons per 500 ml of boiling water. Infuse for 24 hours, drink a glass per day, 5 days.

Arfazetin collection

This collection is sold in pharmacies ready-made. It is often prescribed for the treatment of diabetes, as it helps to normalize carbohydrate metabolism and reduce glucose levels. This collection is prepared according to the scheme prescribed by the doctor. It can be used as a decoction of a tablespoon per glass of water (boiling water). The duration of treatment is from 1 to 3 months. The composition includes the following components: blueberries, beans, eleutherococcus, rose hips, horsetail, St. John's wort and chamomile. It is a powerful antioxidant, has anti-inflammatory, wound-healing. General tonic properties.

Cleansing Herbs for Diabetes

In diabetes, there is a need to take cleansing herbs, since the body's metabolism is disrupted, which often leads to the accumulation of toxins, slags, and metabolic by-products. Autoimmune aggression is also often observed, in which a high level of autoimmune antibodies accumulates, aimed at destroying the body's own structures. Cleansing herbs act as sorbents, bind and remove toxins, which leads to cleansing of the body.

The following herbs act as cleansing herbs: calamus, aloe vera, anise, birch mushroom, elecampane, centaury, oak bark, buckthorn bark, safflower grass, safflower leuzea, Chinese magnolia vine, stinging nettle, and common juniper.

Many of these herbs not only have a cleansing effect on the body, but also have a powerful immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory, antiviral effect, which ensures not only cleansing of the body, but also reliable protection against diseases.

Diuretic herbs for diabetes

Diuretic herbs are prescribed for diabetes, since high blood glucose levels lead to serious carbohydrate metabolism disorders, one of the manifestations of which is fluid retention in the body. All this leads to the development of persistent edema. Therefore, agents are needed that promote the processing of fluid and its excretion with urine. The main diuretic herbs for diabetes include Manchurian aralia, Japanese pagoda tree, water knotweed, snake knotweed, ginseng, and cornflower. These agents are recommended for use in the form of alcohol infusions (using 40% alcohol). You can also use water decoctions, for the preparation of which you need to pour boiling water over the plant material and keep it under a closed lid for about 20-30 minutes.

The list of diuretic herbs is not limited to the indicated means, but it is recommended to use these means, since, in addition to the diuretic effect, they also have an immunomodulatory effect, normalize carbohydrate metabolism. Partially reduces the level of sugar in the blood (with prolonged use). In case of severe edema in diabetes, the indicated herbs can be combined with each other in various proportions, which enhances their diuretic and anti-edematous effect.

Herbs that lower sugar in diabetes

Most often, herbs that reduce sugar are prescribed for diabetes. This is not surprising, since one of the most unfavorable symptoms of diabetes is high glucose (sugar) levels in the blood. The herbs that are considered below act as herbs aimed at reducing sugar.

Marsh wild rosemary. It is an evergreen shrub. Young shoots are used as raw material. It is better to choose those that have not yet covered with leaves, or are only slightly covered with a thin layer of bark. The shoots should be thin and annual, in no case should lignified old shoots be harvested. The plant is poisonous, so it should be used with caution, strictly according to the instructions. Side effects, or in case of overdose, may include nausea, vomiting, headache. It is used in the form of a decoction: about a pinch of grass per glass of hot water (boiling water). Infuse for at least an hour. Drink a tablespoon 2-3 times a day, or as prescribed by a doctor. [ 11 ]

Yarrow. It is a perennial herbaceous wild plant, in which the stems are mainly used. The grass and flowers are used, both whole and cut. It is recommended to use it in the form of an alcohol infusion. It is acceptable to use it in the form of a water decoction. It is often included in various medicinal collections. It helps to increase appetite, normalize metabolic processes, and reduce blood sugar. It has a hemostatic effect.

Common barberry is a perennial branched shrub. It has a powerful root system that penetrates deep into the soil. The roots and leaves act as raw materials. They can be harvested throughout the growing season. They are used in the form of a decoction, alcohol infusions, and medicinal collections. It is also available in a ready-made form as a preparation of berverin bisulfate, a collection according to Zdrenko's prescription. It normalizes carbohydrate metabolism and blood sugar levels, and also has a choleretic and hemostatic effect. [ 12 ]

Maclea cordifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant covered with a glaucous coating. Contains orange milky juice. Collected during the formation of buds or flowering. Used in dried form. The raw material is a mixture of pieces of stems, leaves, buds and flowers. Available in the form of decoctions, infusions, extracts. Contains a large number of alkaloids. The main alkaloids are sanguinarine and chelerythrine. Reduces sugar levels, and is also applied as an ointment to wounds that do not heal for a long time.

Smooth Stephanie is a perennial dioecious liana. The medicinal raw material is the tubers with roots. The raw material is harvested in the fall, cut into pieces, dried. In this case, it is necessary to take plants that have reached the age of 2-3 years. The composition includes alkaloids. Normalizes the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, reduces the level of glucose in the blood. [ 13 ]

Pharmacodynamics

Most herbs prescribed for diabetes are primarily aimed at reducing blood sugar levels. They not only reduce sugar levels, but also normalize carbohydrate metabolism in general. As a rule, most herbs participate in the normalization of other types of metabolic processes (directly or indirectly). Thus, normalization of carbohydrate metabolism, as a rule, entails the normalization of protein and fat metabolism. A characteristic feature of herbs for diabetes is the ability to normalize the immune status and hormonal background of a person. In addition, most herbs are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, saturation with which leads to the normalization of metabolism. Many herbs have absorption properties (absorb and remove toxins, metabolites, metabolic products). An important feature of pharmacodynamics is that herbs for diabetes have an anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous effect. Many of them have a diuretic effect.

Most herbs for diabetes have tonic properties, which allows you to maintain optimal tone and functioning of the body. They stimulate physical and mental performance, increase overall resistance and endurance of the body, which allows it to withstand the effects of many adverse factors of both endogenous and exogenous origin. It is also worth noting that almost all herbs have a general strengthening effect, have a positive effect on the restoration of the normal functional state of the body, are effective in recovery after operations, after serious diseases.

Pharmacokinetics

Herbs for diabetes have a positive effect on the diabetic organism, primarily due to the fact that they contain a large amount of lignan and phenolic glycosides, as well as pectin substances, resins, gums, anthocyanin compounds, essential oils. Pharmacokinetics is a series of transformations that begin from the moment the substance enters the organism. It should be taken into account that many herbs for diabetes are a rich source of iron, vitamin C, which allows you to quickly normalize vitamin and carbohydrate metabolism in the organism. Herbs contain approximately 14% moisture, and about 40% extractive substances, which are extracted using ethyl alcohol of 40% concentration. The remaining 46% are various mineral, organic and inorganic substances. That is why most herbs for diabetes are prescribed in the form of alcohol infusions or extracts.

Dosing and administration

In this case, it is impossible to describe the method of application and dosage for herbs for diabetes, since various herbs and even their mixtures are used for diabetes. The treatment regimen, dosage, concentration, duration - all this depends, first of all, on the type of herb used. Some herbs are used in the form of alcohol infusions, others - in the form of decoctions, others - added to tea or food. There are herbs that can be drunk simply as tea, in almost unlimited quantities. There are herbs that are drunk strictly according to the prescribed scheme, at the time of administration. Therefore, before starting herbal treatment for diabetes, you must consult a doctor or a homeopathic specialist. It is better to consult with the attending physician, since he initially knows the entire history of the disease, and when choosing treatment tactics, proceeds from the individual patient's anamnesis.

• Application for children

Before prescribing herbs for diabetes to children, you need to consult a doctor. The use of herbs for children with diabetes has certain specifics, requires special knowledge and skills. The use of herbs for children is more justified than the use of pharmaceuticals, but this is not always justified. It is necessary to take into account the child's age, his individual characteristics, medical history, concomitant pathologies, the presence of chronic diseases. The treatment regimen, duration, dosage of the herbal remedy, and even the method of preparing the herb can only be determined by a doctor. Self-medication should never be done, since this can have serious adverse effects on the child's health. Not all herbs can be given to children, so you need to consult a doctor about the advisability of choosing a particular herb.

Use herbs for diabetes during pregnancy

There is still no consensus on the advisability of using herbs for diabetes during pregnancy. Some researchers are inclined to believe that it is better not to use any medications during pregnancy, including herbs, herbal remedies, homeopathy. Other researchers and practicing doctors come to the conclusion that elevated glucose levels require reduction, regardless of whether a woman is pregnant or not. This is due to the fact that high blood sugar levels negatively affect the health of both the mother and the fetus. In addition, high glucose levels can become a life-threatening condition.

In any case, if you choose between pharmaceuticals and herbs for diabetes, it is better to opt for herbs, since they are safer, have significantly fewer side effects and contraindications, and can be used for a long time. However, in any case, before you start taking herbs for diabetes, you need to consult a doctor. Only a doctor can correctly select the necessary herb, prescribe the optimal treatment regimen, and dosage regimen. The doctor also takes into account contraindications. Not all herbs are allowed to be used during pregnancy.

Contraindications

The main contraindications to the use of herbs for diabetes may be an acute severe condition, exacerbation of diabetes, a sharp increase in blood sugar levels. In this case, you need to act quickly, provide the patient with emergency care aimed at reducing blood glucose levels. Herbs are usually designed for long-term use. They gradually reduce glucose levels, allow you to control it and maintain it at a stable level. As a rule, herbs have a cumulative effect, that is, first, a certain level of active substances must accumulate in the body, and only after that it has an effect, which is not always rational in the treatment of acute emergency conditions.

There are also some contraindications based on concomitant diseases. For example, it is necessary to take into account that St. John's wort is contraindicated for women. It sharply increases blood pressure. In addition, it contains a high level of male hormones, which can cause hormonal imbalance in the body. On the contrary, peppermint is contraindicated for men, since it sharply reduces blood pressure, and also contains a large amount of female hormones, which also causes hormonal imbalance in men.

During pregnancy, burnet, nettle, wormwood, and a number of other herbs are contraindicated, as they have an abortive effect and can cause bleeding. It should also be taken into account that many herbs can be given to children starting from 5-6 years of age, so the use of individual herbs may be limited due to age. Sage, chamomile, plantain are contraindicated for people with gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and other gastrointestinal diseases.

Side effects herbs for diabetes

As a rule, herbs for diabetes do not cause side effects. Some of them may be individually intolerable to the body, which causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, digestive disorders, bloating and flatulence. Signs of intoxication may develop. In some cases, headache, dizziness, migraine occur, which may also be a sign of individual intolerance to the herb.

It is also necessary to take into account that many herbs cause allergic reactions in people. These can be reactions of both delayed and immediate type. The most dangerous are considered to be allergic reactions of immediate type (HRH NT), for example, anaphylactic shock. In such a situation, blood pressure drops sharply, a person loses consciousness, the pulse, blood flow, heart function slow down, up to a comatose state. The patient requires immediate help. This is often observed in people with increased sensitization of the body, with bronchial asthma, with a tendency to suffocation, allergies in the anamnesis. As a rule, such people know about the tendency to such reactions, so before using it, you need to check the tolerance of the herb by conducting an express test. To do this, a small amount of the product is applied to the back of the wrist. Then it should be applied.

Overdose

Cases of overdose of medicinal herbs are rare. This is due to the fact that most of them are almost completely processed by the body, and if the dose is exceeded, they are simply excreted with urine unchanged. At the same time, the frequency of urination increases. For a person with a normal genitourinary system, this does not cause any inconvenience. However, if a person has a history of kidney or urinary system pathology, this can lead to an increase in the load on the kidneys, due to which inflammation of the kidneys and urinary tract develops, for example, cystitis, pyelitis, pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis.

It is also necessary to take into account that there are certain types of plants that are considered poisonous. Overdosing on such drugs can lead to severe poisoning, even death. In some cases, overdosing can cause signs of mild intoxication: increased body temperature, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and digestive disorders.

Storage conditions

As a rule, herbs are stored in dry places, protected from moisture and direct sunlight. It is better to store herbs in dry paper bags, in a dark place. Herbs should be securely hidden from children and animals, since they are often attracted by the aroma of herbs, those substances that are part of the composition. When buying ready-made herbs in a pharmacy, you need to carefully read the storage conditions on the package, strictly follow the recommendations. It is better to store such herbs in factory packaging.

Shelf life

Different herbs may have different shelf lives. Most of them have unlimited shelf lives (if stored in collected dry form, and provided that all storage rules are followed). Herbal decoctions are stored for no more than 2-3 days. Therefore, you cannot boil the entire package of herbs at once. You need to prepare fresh decoctions each time, as needed. As for infusions, packaged infusions are usually stored for up to 2 years. After opening the package, the shelf life, as a rule, does not exceed 3 months. Extracts, essential oils are stored much less - about 1 year. When buying herbs in a pharmacy, the expiration dates are usually indicated on the packaging.

Reviews

If you analyze the reviews, you can see that among all the reviews about herbs for diabetes, positive reviews prevail. People like the fact that herbs can be drunk for a long period of time, that they are well absorbed and tolerated by the body, and practically do not cause side effects. It is also quite difficult to cause an overdose of herbs. Also, many patients taking herbs for diabetes note that they are quite easy to prepare, they do not require special storage conditions. Herbs are quite effective. With long-term use, they help maintain a stable blood sugar level, and help prevent hyperglycemic attacks.

Negative reviews are extremely rare. Of the negative reviews we found, almost all of them were related to the fact that the person took the herb incorrectly. As a result, it turned out to be ineffective. This once again confirms the importance and significance of choosing the right herb, as well as calculating the right treatment regimen and tactics.

What herbs should not be used for diabetes?

A completely natural question that we often hear from patients: "What herbs are prohibited for diabetes?" Let's figure it out. So, for diabetes, all herbs that contribute to an increase in the level of sugar, glucose in the blood are strictly contraindicated. It is not recommended to take herbs that contribute to fluid retention in the body, herbs that can cause edema, allergic reactions. Herbs that contribute to the retention of certain substances, in particular, carbohydrates in the body, are contraindicated. Herbs for diabetes should be aimed at normalizing carbohydrate metabolism and reducing sugar, but not vice versa.

Below are herbs for diabetes that should not be used: anise, black chokeberry, hawthorn, lingonberry, oregano, viburnum, Caucasian belladonna, threshed hay, raspberry, red pepper, fresh sea buckthorn, black chokeberry, bird cherry.