Preparation and Use of Ayurvedic Medicines for Treating Diabetes

Diabetes is the silent killer and most common disease affecting all age group of population. We need energy for our daily activities and we get this from the food we eat. In the normal course, the sugars in the food are digested by the action of insulin. The energy released from this process is used for all our internal metabolic activities and our external activities such as walking and breathing.

Onset of diabetes

When the body fails to respond to the action of insulin, there is lack of energy for the body to use. The sugar levels in the body increases and subsequently causes much damage to the body tissues. In another situation of diabetes, the amount of insulin produced is inadequate to meet the needs of the body. Both the medical conditions lead to a demand for more energy by the body.

Signs of diabetes

One can use Ayurvedic anti-diabetic medicines to help alleviate the conditions of diabetes. You can identify the signs of diabetes from the following:

·     Frequency of urination increases

.     Excessive thirst

·     General lethargy

·     Dryness in the throat and palate

·     Problems of the eye

·     Sugar present in urine

·     Presence of sweet taste in the mouth

·     Burning sensation in sole and palm

Ayurveda uses plenty of herbs, spices, vegetables, and fruits for management of diabetes in many ways. These are mixed in a specific ratio to get the most effective results for Diabetes. Gurmar leaves, turmeric, fenugreek, Bael, and bitter gourd in the top list of the best herbs that help you handle diabetes naturally without any side effects.

Many indigenous medicinal preparation used in Ayurveda

The best Ayurvedic preparations include some specific food items that have the best effect in controlling the sugar levels. For instance, Aloe Vera and Bitter Gourd juice have good diabetes controlling properties. Bitter gourd has p-polypeptides that resemble the action of insulin.

Methi (fenugreek) seeds also find extensive use due to their ability to control the rate of the metabolic activity where the digestion of sugars is concerned. Jamun seeds powder is often added to the medicinal preparations.

The bark of the Vijaysar Churna or Pterocarpus marsupium tree is powdered and taken with water on an empty stomach. This has an immediate action on the diabetes. One may use preparations containing Patola (snake gourd) and neem (embolic myrobalan) in equal amounts to which the stem of guduchi is added. This mixture is juiced and stored for use.

Change your lifestyle

You get Ayurvedic capsules for diabetes which are more effective than the pills. They have good action on the metabolic disorders like diabetes. You should complement the effect of medicines by including some lifestyle changes. This would be reducing the sugar intake, exercising daily, and including more fibre-rich items in the menu. You also must avoid sugar and carbohydrate-rich food items such as white bread, chocolates, bananas, rice, and more.

Remember, all Ayurvedic formulations will take time to work. This is because they are made from natural substances that do not upset the normal functioning of the body. Do take your medicines for some time to feel the benefit.