Omnia SanaHerbal Remedies by Symptom
Blood sugar / diabetes support - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies
The Omnia Sana plant database documents 28 medicinal plants traditionally used for blood sugar / diabetes support. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.
Also known as: type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar, glucose control, glycemic.
Antidiabetic / blood-sugar lowering (improves glucose uptake and GLUT4 translocation)
Lowers fasting blood glucose as an adjunct in type 2 diabetes (evidence is positive but mixed) - recent meta-analyses report reduced fasting glucose, HbA1c and HOMA-IR
Supports blood-sugar control (lowers fasting and post-meal glucose)
Improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes - lowers fasting blood glucose and HbA1c
inferred from antidiabetic action (insoluble dietary fibre)
Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.