Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Metabolic support - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 33 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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Cassia CinnamonCinnamomum cassia
Strong evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

True CinnamonCinnamomum verum
Strong evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

GarlicAllium sativum
Good evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

GymnemaGymnema sylvestre
Good evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

HibiscusHibiscus sabdariffa
Good evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

Milk ThistleSilybum marianum
Good evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

Bitter MelonMomordica charantia
Moderate evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

OliveOlea europaea
Moderate evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

Oyster mushroomPleurotus ostreatus
Limited evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

NoniMorinda citrifolia
Preliminary evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

Yellow loosestrifeLysimachia vulgaris
Preliminary evidence

Improves NASH/metabolic and lipid parameters in animal models.

BirchBetula pendula
Preliminary evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

Black CuminNigella sativa
Preliminary evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

LingzhiGanoderma lingzhi
Preliminary evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

SaffronCrocus sativus
Preliminary evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

Sea buckthornHippophae rhamnoides
Preliminary evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

Shiitake (mushroom)Lentinula edodes
Preliminary evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

Siberian GinsengEleutherococcus senticosus
Preliminary evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

TurmericCurcuma longa
Preliminary evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

WormwoodArtemisia absinthium
Preliminary evidence

inferred from antidiabetic action

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