Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Blood sugar / diabetes support — Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 24 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.

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AshwagandhaWithania somnifera

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →8 sources →

BirchBetula pendula

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

Bitter MelonMomordica charantia

Traditional use

Antidiabetic / blood-sugar lowering (improves glucose uptake and GLUT4 translocation)

Full monograph →5 sources →

Black CuminNigella sativa

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →7 sources →

Cassia CinnamonCinnamomum cassia

Traditional use

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

Full monograph →4 sources →

FenugreekTrigonella foenum-graecum

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →4 sources →

GarlicAllium sativum

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →7 sources →

HibiscusHibiscus sabdariffa

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →1 source →

Holy BasilOcimum tenuiflorum

Traditional use

Supports blood-sugar control (lowers fasting and post-meal glucose)

Full monograph →2 sources →

LingzhiGanoderma lingzhi

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

Milk ThistleSilybum marianum

Traditional use

Improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes - lowers fasting blood glucose and HbA1c

Full monograph →1 source →

NoniMorinda citrifolia

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

OliveOlea europaea

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →4 sources →

Oyster mushroomPleurotus ostreatus

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Panax GinsengPanax ginseng

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

Rhodiola RoseaRhodiola rosea

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

SaffronCrocus sativus

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

Sea buckthornHippophae rhamnoides

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

Shiitake (mushroom)Lentinula edodes

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

Siberian GinsengEleutherococcus senticosus

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →1 source →

TeaCamellia sinensis

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

True CinnamonCinnamomum verum

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →6 sources →

TumericCurcuma longa

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

WormwoodArtemisia absinthium

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice — always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.