5 Herbal Remedies for Stabilizing Blood Sugar Levels

Your blood sugar levels are determined by your diet, which means you need to watch what you eat if you don't want to develop diabetes.

Reviewed and approved by the doctor José Gerardo Rosciano Paganelli.

Written by Solimar Cedeño

Last update: 09 October, 2022

Blood glucose comes from the food consumed, especially carbohydrates. Hence, in part, the need to take care of one’s diet and, in particular, the amounts of each food group that is ingested to maintain the balance of the body.

Now, if glucose levels are very high in a person, this condition is called diabetes mellitus. This is a disease characterized by the inability of the body to regulate blood glucose levels.

Although pharmacological treatment and medical control are essential, there are certain complementary natural measures that can help the patient to enjoy a good quality of life. Below, we’ll tell you what they are.

Natural herbs for stabilizing blood sugar levels

1. Cinnamon infusion

Cinnamon is an aromatic spice that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and has been shown to help complement pharmacological treatment aimed at lowering blood glucose levels.

This popular spice helps to improve insulin sensitivity as it improves glucose uptake by adipose and skeletal muscle tissues, inhibits intestinal glucose absorption and, in turn, increases insulin secretion. Therefore, experts recommended drinking an infusion regularly, whichyou can prepare as follows:

Ingredients

• 1 stick of cinnamon
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

Preparation

• Heat the water and once it reaches a boil, and the stick of cinnamon.
• Leave it on the heat for a few minutes.
• Turn off the heat and leave it to cool Remove the stick and serve the infusion.
• You can drink this up to twice a day.

Note: You can use the same cinnamon stick multiple times since it’s really aromatic and doesn’t lose its taste or properties quickly.

2. Ginseng tea

Ginseng is a root that also increases insulin sensitivity and makes insulin more effectively utilized by the body. So, if cinnamon is not your favorite flavor, or you just want to vary the drink a little, you can drink ginseng tea to lower your blood glucose level.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 1 ginseng root

Preparation

• Take the ginseng, wash it well, and slice it. Place it in a teacup.
• Add the boiling water and leave it to steep for 5 minutes.
• If you like, you can sweeten it with a little honey or sweetener.
• We recommend you drink this twice a day, maximum.

3. Juices with flax seed

Flaxseed is a seed that has a high content of omega 3, iron, potassium, phosphorus and vitamin E. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

It can be consumed in many ways, although it works especially well when taken with a main meal, as it improves the digestion process and in turn regulates blood pressure and blood glucose.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed (30 g)
• 1 glass of water (250 ml)
• Fruit juice (of your preference)

Preparation

• Take the glass of water and add the ground linseed. If you want, you can use whole linseeds.
• Leave it to soak in the water overnight. The following morning, prepare a juice of your preference and mix it with the water.
• Don’t sweeten it, or at least, for diabetics, only use artificial sweeteners or another one of the herbs we’ve mentioned.

4. Mango Leaf Infusion

The leaves of the mango tree stimulate the production of insulin, thus lowering blood glucose. Hence, they’re considered to have medicinal properties for conditions such as hypertension, asthma, diabetes, and other more common conditions such as diarrhea.

These leaves contain flavonoids, gallic acid, caffeic acid, and vitamins A, B and C. To enjoy the benefits of these elements, you should consume the infusion of these leaves regularly.

Ingredients

• 10 mango leaves
• 4 cups of water (1 litre)

Preparation

• Boil the water, then add the mango leaves and leave them on the heat for a few minutes.
• Turn off the heat and leave the infusion to cool.
• Remove the leaves and drink.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

It is popularly said that apple cider vinegar may help regulate blood glucose levels. However, there is no scientific evidence for this.

Taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, diluted in a glass of water, would supposedly help regulate blood glucose levels. Although you can buy it in stores, you can also make it yourself at home in no time, as follows.

Ingredients

• 10 ripe organic apples
• 2 glasses of water (500 ml)

Preparation

• Wash, peel, and chop the apples.
• Use a blender to make apple juice and process with water.
• Fill a wide glass bowl up to halfway with the juice.
• Cover it with clingfilm and leave it for 4 to 5 weeks at a temperature between 18 and 20° C so that it ferments.
• Pout the liquid into a clean and wide bowl, cover it with a cloth, and leave it in a warm place for three days.
• Finally, filter the vinegar and keep it in a dark bottle so that it doesn’t spoil. It’s now ready to use.

Remember

In addition to the treatment prescribed by the doctor, with these simple natural remedies, your blood glucose level may improve, but you should always maintain a healthy lifestyle.

At the same time, it’s important that, before using any remedy, you first consult with the professional in order to proceed more safely.