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GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE
QUESTION: is this good for number 2 diabetics?
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ANSWER: Yes this herb is known as the Sugar Eater or Sugar Destroyer in the India herbal medicine, known as
Ayurveda. It is also a diuretic, astringent and used for fevers and colds in India.
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY
QUESTION: I have diabetic neuropathy and have for 5 years. I have the burning in
the legs and feet and hips associated with some pain, als. I am
wondering if you could tell me of some herbs that may help this, or
someone else that could. I've asked my physician, but he's not that
familiar with neuropathy. Any information you can give me will be
greatly appreciated.
ANSWER: your issue may be beyond this forum's ability to help; find a local herbalist or holistic doctor, if you already
have the neuropathy then much of the damage is done, seek medical advice from a doctor who has seen this
condition.
But I will make some suggestions.
Is your sugar under control (you should be checking it several times a day, you do not say if you are a Type I or II
diabetic), do you exercise everyday, walking is the best I strive for 1 hour a day. Go see a doctor that specializes in
Diabetes, consult with a nutritional consultant on diet and supplements.
If I were suffering from this I would use Ginkgo, Saint Johnswort and Fresh Oat tops as an alcohol extract taken five
mils (this is a suggested dose, dosage depends on body size and many other factors), 3 times a day. I would also use
a capsicum cream and Saint Johnswort oil externally rubbed into the affected areas.
In the supplement area, I would use, Chromium Picolonate, Vanadium and CoQ10.
SUGAR LEVELS
QUESTION: What can I use to drop the sugar level in my blood?
ANSWER: Herbs which have been used for diabetes included:
1. Codonopsis, Latin Named Codonopsis tangshen, C. Pilosula
2. Astragalus, Latin Named Astragalus membranaceus
3. Chinese Ginseng, Latin Named Panax Ginseng
4. Chinese Yam, Latin Named Dioscorea spp., D. opposita, D. batatas
5. Fenugreek, Latin Named Trigonella foenum-graecum
6. Gymnema, Gumar (Means “sugar destroyer” in Hindi), Sharduku, Latin Named Gymnema sylvestri
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