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09/14/2018 / By Russel Davis

Research finds medicinal plants, such as nettles, have potential for fighting diabetes

A meta-analysis published in the Journal of Nephropathology has identified various species of Iranian plants that may hold potential in diabetes treatment and disease management. A team of researchers at the Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences evaluated a number of ethnobotanical studies as part of the review. The studies listed a number of medicinal plants and focused on […]

09/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Scientists study west tropical African plant as a potential remedy for diabetes

In traditional medicine, the jumping seed tree (Sapium ellipticum), a plant widely found in eastern and tropical Africa, is used to treat diabetes naturally. A study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine sought to verify that claim by evaluating the anti-diabetic potential of the plant’s leaf extract. For the study, researchers from the Federal University of […]

09/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Studying the leaf extract of the jumping seed tree for treating diabetes

The jumping seed tree (Sapium ellipticum), a plant widely distributed in eastern and tropical Africa, has been used in folk medicine for the treatment of diabetes and other oxidative stress-related health complications. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine provided scientific evidence on the use of this plant as a diabetes […]

09/07/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A traditional Malaysian medicine can help diabetics manage their blood sugar levels

Research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that a medicinal plant in Malaysia called the mempelas paya could be used to manage symptoms of diabetes. The study, led by scientists from the International Islamic University Malaysia, looked at traditional claims of the plant to have anti-diabetic properties and evaluated its efficacy. “Presently, scientists have become […]

09/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The English walnut leaf shows potential in treating streptozotocin-induced diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Research has found that English walnut (Juglans regia L.) leaf has the ability to prevent and treat streptozotocin-induced diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, investigated the therapeutic effects of English walnut leaf extract against diabetic neuropathy in mice. A team of researchers from Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences and Lorestan University […]

08/15/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Treating Type 2 diabetes with this traditional Thai herbal extract

Mathurameha, also known as Mathura Meha, is a traditional herbal formula used as alternative treatment for people with diabetes in Thailand. In a study published at BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers from Mahidol University have established scientific evidence to back up the formula, confirming its “efficacy and safety” for use in treating Type 2 diabetes. The formula traces its roots […]

08/15/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The Java brucea, used in traditional Malay medicine, holds potential as a natural remedy for diabetes

Researchers from the University of Malaya in Malaysia have found a potential treatment for Type 2 diabetes in the Java brucea (Brucea javanica), a plant commonly found in the Malay Peninsula. In the study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the team evaluated the plant’s anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory actions using Type 2 diabetes rat […]

08/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: The bark of the phalsa bush has great antidiabetic potential

Phalsa (Grewia asiatica), an exotic bush plant native to the Indian subcontinent, has been used for its antidiabetic, antioxidant, antipyretic, analgesic, and antibacterial properties. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidant activities of the stem bark of phalsa were evaluated in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Researchers from […]

07/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Herbal blend containing two plant extracts shown to protect the pancreas of diabetic patients

Diabetes is not a sweet problem to have – a fact that nearly 30 million Americans know all too well. While there are a number of available methods for controlling the condition, its effects, and the risk of its complications, most of these involve the intake of risky chemical drugs. A natural herbal blend made […]

07/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists examine this member of the rose family for new natural diabetes treatments

Diabetes is a global epidemic. Millions around the world are affected and even chemical medications have failed to provide positive outcomes for all sufferers. For this reason, the search for effective treatment approaches continues. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examines the anti-diabetic properties of Sarcopoterium spinosum and its viability […]

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