Herbal Remedies
...of them is called Ginseng. This herb is widely used for many things like helping decrease blood glucose, hyperlipidemia, and hepatic dysfunction (Fetrow 28). The one that we are concerned with is how it helps lower raised sugar (glucose) levels. Ginseng is an over the counter drug and is widely used through out America. When we cultivate it for use; we go after the roots mainly for its nutrients (Jarlais 99). If you have diabetes, the most common dosage for you to take would be usually 0.5 to 2 grams of dry ginseng root daily (Chatelaine 40). Many of Americans have a problem with sticking with a habit. When you take herbal supplements than you need to stay with the diet plan in order to get the full benefit. Young adults today need to realize that we need to take care of ourselves so that we can have a healthy future. Results have shown that 65% of Americans had shown a better control over their blood sugar levels with the use of Ginseng (Chatelaine 40). Another herbal drug that can help us take control of our glucose levels is Fenugreek. Today fenugreek is recognized as a useful botanical aid in the treatment of persons with diabetes and other health problems (White 10). Fenugreek is originally from southeastern Europe and western Asia. Fenugreek has been use for hundreds of years to control blood sugar levels. To get the same effect as ginseng, diabetics would have to consume 25 grams of fenugreek per day. That is a lot more than ginseng. Powdered fenugreek seeds may serve as an effective supportive therapy for the management of diabetes. Fenugreek is not very expensive. Ranging from $25.00 for the 100 capsules to a $36.00 for the 150 capsules. The ancient Assyrians cultivated fenugreek for centuries before the time of Christ, and dried fenugreek seeds were used medicinally in traditional Indian, Greek medicine. Ancient Egyptians used fenugreek to induce childbirth. The seeds are commonly used in Indian currie...