Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Metabolic support — Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 32 medicinal plants traditionally used for metabolic support. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: metabolic syndrome, weight support.

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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

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Black CuminNigella sativa

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →7 sources →

Cassia CinnamonCinnamomum cassia

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →4 sources →

ChagaInonotus obliquus

Traditional use

Full monograph →3 sources →

ChiaSalvia hispanica

Traditional use

Full monograph →3 sources →

Coffee (Arabica & Robusta)Coffea arabica

Traditional use

Full monograph →9 sources →

CorianderCoriandrum sativum

Traditional use

Full monograph →3 sources →

CuminCuminum cyminum

Traditional use

Full monograph →24 sources →

DillAnethum graveolens

Traditional use

Full monograph →6 sources →

Dog-roseRosa canina

Traditional use

Full monograph →5 sources →

FenugreekTrigonella foenum-graecum

Traditional use

Full monograph →3 sources →

FlaxseedLinum usitatissimum

Traditional use

Full monograph →6 sources →

GarlicAllium sativum

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →7 sources →

GuaranaPaullinia cupana

Traditional use

Full monograph →7 sources →

HibiscusHibiscus sabdariffa

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →1 source →

LingzhiGanoderma lingzhi

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →3 sources →

Milk ThistleSilybum marianum

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

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 →3 sources →

Oyster mushroomPleurotus ostreatus

Traditional use

inferred from antidiabetic action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Panax GinsengPanax ginseng

Traditional use

Full monograph →3 sources →

Rhodiola RoseaRhodiola rosea

Traditional use

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

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.