Diabetes — Herbs Asrar Life

Aloe Vera

Benefits: Soothes skin · may aid glycemic control

Preparation: Juice/gel orally; gel topically

Safety notes: Laxative effect at high oral doses

Amaranthus Caudatus

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American Ginseng

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Bottle Gourd

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Cabbage

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Cascara Sagrada

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Cayenne Pepper

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Chicory

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Cinnamon

Benefits: Supports blood sugar

Preparation: Powder in food or tea

Safety notes: Allergic mouth sores in sensitive individuals

Drumstick Tree

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Elecampane

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Evening Primrose

Benefits: Anti-inflammatory; skin conditions

Preparation: Capsules or oil

Safety notes: May interact with antiepileptics

Garlic

Benefits: Antimicrobial · cardiometabolic support

Preparation: Raw, capsules, or decoction

Safety notes: Antiplatelet effect; caution with blood thinners

Goldenseal

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Greater Burdock

Benefits: Detox and skin support

Preparation: Root decoction

Safety notes: Diuretic effect; monitor if on meds

Horse Chestnut

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Horsetail

Benefits: Mild diuretic

Preparation: Tea from aerial parts

Safety notes: Avoid prolonged use; caution in kidney issues

Kudzu

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Leeks

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Lemon Balm

Benefits: Reduces anxiety · improves mood

Preparation: Tea from fresh/dry leaves

Safety notes: May cause drowsiness in high amounts

Lion's Mane

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Milk Thistle

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Pipsissewa

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Plantain

Benefits: Skin and mucosa healing

Preparation: Poultice or tea

Safety notes: Generally safe

Prickly Pear Cactus

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Purslane

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Red Mulberry

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Reishi

Benefits: Adaptogen; stress · sleep · immunity

Preparation: Powder/capsules or decoction

Safety notes: May interact with anticoagulants

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Sheep Sorrel

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Spanish Moss

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Sugar Maple

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Sweet Marjoram

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Turkey Tail

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Water Plantain

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Wild Ginger

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