Ashwagandha for Diabetes: Can This Herb Balance Blood Sugar?
Ashwagandha for Diabetes: Can This Herb Balance Blood Sugar?
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Medicinal Properties of Ashwagandha
Research is on to understand how science can better use this anti-diabetic property of Ashwagandha to formulate medicines that can help diabetics better manage their condition. In addition to its anti-diabetic properties, Ashwagandha is also known to possess the following health-enhancing properties:
1. Anti-inflammatory
Ashwagandha contains a high percentage of antioxidants that give it the ability to neutralize harmful free radicals that damage cells in the body.
Inflammation in the body is one of the key causes of insulin resistance. Reducing this is critical in managing metabolic health problems like diabetes.
2. Protects against heart ailments
Ashwagandha has a stimulating effect on nitric oxide production, so taking Ashwagandha dilates blood vessels, thus increasing blood flow. One added beneficial side effect is that this can also ease erectile dysfunction.
3. Treatment of brain disorders
The roots of the Ashwagandha plant have a significant content of phytonutrients—withanolides, alkaloids, sitoindosides, etc., which have been found to be highly effective in treating various brain disorders.
4. Liver detox
Ashwagandha is commonly used to prevent and treat liver damage. Ashwagandha’s high content of antioxidants helps the liver excrete harmful and toxic metabolic byproducts.
It has also been seen to be very effective in improving mitochondrial activity in the liver. Studies to validate these findings are still ongoing.
5. Anti-microbial
Both roots and leaves of the Ashwagandha plant have been found to possess strong antibacterial properties, offering robust protection against harmful bacteria like salmonella.
Caution and Care
While moderate use—under the supervision of a medical professional—has shown very little risk in using Ashwagandha, the herb does have some toxic properties, if consumed in excess which can lead to liver damage. So it is advisable to speak to your doctor before incorporating Ashwagandha into your care routine.
How to Use Ashwagandha
Depending on the condition is it being used to treat, there are various methods to prepare and use Ashwagandha
- Orallyas a powder
Oral consumption of Ashwagandha powder is known to reduce BSL and increase sodium levels excreted in the urine. It is also sometimes prescribed for neurodegenerative problems and cancer,
- Paste
Applying Ashwagandha paste can reduce inflammation and swelling of the joints
- With ghee
When combined with ghee (clarified butter), Ashwagandha’s natural antioxidant properties are increased, making it more potent.
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