Khasiat Obat Belimbing Manis (Averhoa carambola)

Belimbing Manis (Averhoa carambola)

Belimbing Manis (Averhoa carambola) , berkhasiat obat mengobati penyakit Diabetes melitus, Penurun Kolesterol, Hipertensi. Nama Lokal: Belimbing manis (Indonesia), Belimbing manih (Minangkabau); Belimbing legi (Jawa), Belimbing amis (Sunda), ; Bhalimbing manes (Madura), Balirang (Bugis).

Komposisi, Sifat Kimiawi dan Efek Farmakologis: Rasa asam, sejuk. Menghilangkan sakit (analgetik), memperbanyak pengeluaran empedu, anti radang, peluruh kencing, astringent. KANDUNGAN KIMIA: Batang: Saponin, tanin, glucoside, calsium oksalat, suifur, asam format, peroksidase. Daun: Tanin, suifur, asam format, peroksidase, calsium oksalat, kalium sitrat.

Bagian yang dapat digunakan sebagai obat: Daun, bunga, buah.

KEGUNAAN:

Bunga:

- Batuk.

- Sariawan (stomatitis)

Daun:

- Perut sakit. Gondongan (Parotitis).

- Rematik.

Buah:

- Batuk rejan.

- Gusi berdarah, sariawan.

- Sakit gigi berlubang.

- Jerawat. Panu.

- Tekanan darah tinggi.

- Kelumpuhan.

- Memperbaiki fungsi pencernaan.

- Radang rektum.

PEMAKAIAN:

Untuk minum: Lihat resep.

Pamakaian luar: Daun secukupnya setelah dicuci bersih digiling halus sampai seperti bubur, dipakai sebagal tapal (pemakaian setempat) pada gondongan, rheumatism, jerawat, panu.

CARA PEMAKAIAN:

1. Pagel linu:

1 genggam daun belimbing wuiuh yang masih muda, 10 biji cengkeh,

15 biji lada, digiling halus lalu tambahkan cuka secukupnya.

Lumurkan ketempat yang sakit.

2. Gondongan:

10 ranting muda belimbing wuiuh berikut daunnya dan 4 butir bawang merah setelah dicuci bersih lalu di tumbuk halus. Balurkan ketempat yang sakit.

3. Batuk pada anak.

Segenggam bunga belimbing wuiuh, beberapa butir adas, gula secukupnya dan air 1 cangkir, ditim selama beberapa jam. Setelah dingin disaring dengan sepotong kain, dibagi untuk 2 kali minum,

pagi dan malam sewaktu perut kosong.

4. Batuk:

25 kuntum bunga belimbing wuluh, 1 jari rimpang temu-giring, 1 jari, kulit kayu manis, 1 jari rimpang kencur, 2 butir bawang merah, 1/4 genggam pegagan, 1/4 genggam daun saga, 1/4 genggam daun inggu, 1/4 genggam daun sendok, dicuci dan dipotong-potong seperlunya, direbus dengan 5 gelas air bersih sampai tersisa 2 1/4

gelas. Setelah dingin disaring, diminum dengan madu seperlunya.

Sehari 3 kali 3/4 gelas.

5. Batuk rejan:

a. 10 buah belimbing. wuluh dicuci lalu ditumbuk halus-halus, diremas dengan 2 sendok makan air garam, lalu disaring. Minum, lakukan 2 kali sehari.

b. Buah belimbing wuiuh dibuat manisan, sehari makan 3 x 6-8 buah.

6. Rematik :

a. 100 gr daun muda belimbing wuluh, 10 biji cengkeh dan 15 biji merica dicuci lalu digiling halus, tambahkan cuka secukupnya sampai menjadi adonan seperti bubur. Oleskan adonan bubur tadi

ketempat yang sakit.

b. 5 buah belimbing wuluh, 8 lembar daun kantil (Michelia champacaL.), 15 biji cengkeh, 15 butir lada hitam, dicuci lalu ditumbuk halus, diremas dengan 2 sendok makan air jeruk nipis dan1 sendok makan minyak kayu putih. Dipakai untuk menggosok dan mengurut bagian tubuh yang sakit. Lakukan 2-3 kali sehari.

7. Sariawan:

a. Segenggarn bunga belimbing wuluh, gula jawa secukupnya dan1 cangkir air direbus sampai kental. Setelah dingin disaring,dipakai untuk membersihkan mulut dan mengoles sariawan.

b. 2/3 genggam bunga belimbing wuiuh, dicuci lalu direbus dengan3 gelas air bersih sampai tersisa 2 1/4 gelas. Setelah dingin disaring lalu diminum, sehari 3 kali 3/4 gelas.

c. 3 buah belimbing wuitjh, 3 butir bawang merah, 1 buah pala yang muda, 10 lembar daun seriawan, 3/4 sendok teh adas, 3/4 jari pulosari, dicuci lalu ditumbuk halus, diremas dengan 3 sendok makan minyak kelapa, diperas lalu disaring. Dipakai untuk mengoles luka-luka akibat sariawan, 6-7 kali sehari.

8. Jerawat:

a. Buah belimbing wuluh secukupnya dicuci lalu ditumbuk halus, diremas dengan air garam seperlunya, untuk menggosok muka yang berjerawat. Lakukan 3 kali sehari,

b. 6 buah belimbing wuluh dan 1/2 sendok teh bubuk belerang, digiling halus lalu diremas dengan 2 sendok makan air jeruk nipis.  Ramuan ini dipakai untuk menggosok dan melumas muka yangberjerawat. Lakukan 2-3 kali sehari.

9. Panu:

10 buah belimbing wuluh dicuci lalu digiling halus, tambahkan kapur sirih sebesar biji asam, diremas sampai rata. Ramuan ini dipakai untuk menggosok kulit yang terserang panu. Lakukan 2 kali sehari.

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The Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus

By: harrismiller

Knowing the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus can be a great help to overcome the devastating effects of diabetes in the body.

Pathophysiology is the study of the changes seen in normal mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions that are either caused by a disease or the result of an abnormal syndrome. The pathophysiology of a given disease or syndrome describes its causes, symptoms and effects.

The pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus is a bit complicated. Diabetes mellitus, most commonly known only as diabetes, is a syndrome of disordered metabolism, usually due to a combination of hereditary and environmental causes, resulting in abnormally high blood sugar levels called hyperglycemia. There are three primary types of diabetes mellitus: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. Each is with different behaviors and triggers but all are related and characterized by shared symptoms such as hyperglycemia.

Gestational diabetes is one of the three main types. This occurs during pregnancy and usually goes away after the baby is born. Women suffering from gestational diabetes while pregnant have an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life. There are also other risks associated with gestational diabetes for both the infant and mother such as unstable blood sugar at birth, obesity later in life and macromasia or the condition known as �fat baby�.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease. In Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas produces insulin but the body cannot react, respond or process it properly.

Type 1 diabetes is the last type which results when the pancreas loses its ability to produce insulin. It is considered an autoimmune disorder because the body�s own immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.

Symptoms of diabetes include excess thirst and hunger, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, and unexplained weight loss. Diabetes can cause serious long term physical effects if not treated properly. Early detection is important. Treatment for diabetes can include changes to diet and lifestyle paired with medications, may it be insulin injections or oral insulin medications, depending on the type diagnosed.

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Daftar Tanaman Obat Untuk Diabetes

1 Tapak Dara

Catharantus roseus (L.) G. Don. Perwinkle (Inggris), Chang Chun Hua (Cina); Keminting Cina, Rumput Jalang (Malaysia); Tapak Dara (Indonesia), Kembang Sari Cina (Jawa); Kembang Tembaga Beureum (Sunda);

2 Ciplukan
Physalis peruviana, Linn. Morel berry (Inggris), Ciplukan (Indonesia), Ceplukan (Jawa); Cecendet (Sunda), Yor-yoran (Madura), Lapinonat (Seram); Angket, Kepok-kepokan, Keceplokan (Bali), Dedes (Sasak); Leletokan (Minahasa);

3 Tunjung
Nymphaea lotus L. Tarate kecil, tarate utan, tunjung putih (Indonesia); Tunjung bodas, tunjung tutur (Sunda).;

4 Daun Sendok
Plantago mayor L. Ki urat, ceuli, c. uncal (Sunda), meloh kiloh, otot-ototan,; Sangkabuah, sangkabuah, sangkuah, sembung otot,; suri pandak (Jawa). daun urat. daun urat-urat, daun sendok,; Ekor angin, kuping menjangan (Sumatera). ; Torongoat (Minahasa). ; Che qian cao (China), ma de, xa tien (Vietnam),; Weegbree (Belanda), plantain, greater plantain, ; Broadleaf plantain, rat's tail plantain, waybread,; White man's foot (Inggris).;

5 Kompri
Symphytum officinale L. Em, Kompri, komring (Jawa).; K'ang fu li (China), comfrey, knitbone (Inggris).;

6 Iler
Coleus scutellarioides, Linn,Benth Iler (Indonesia), Kentangan (Jawa), Jawer Kotok (Sunda);

7 Murbei
Morus alba L. Besaran (Indonesia). murbai, besaran (Jawa).; Kerta, kitau (Sumatera).; Sangye (China), may mon, dau tam (Vietnam), morus leaf,; morus bark,morus fruit, mulberry leaf, mulberry bark,; mulberry twigs, white mulberry, mulberry (Inggris).;

8 Jambu Biji
Psidium guajava, Linn. Psidium guajava (Inggris/Belanda), Jambu Biji (Indonesia); Jambu klutuk, Bayawas, tetokal, Tokal (Jawa); Jambu klutuk, Jambu Batu (Sunda), Jambu bender (Madura);

9 Jambu Monyet
Anacardium occidentale, Linn. Cashew (Inggris), Jambu Moyet, Jamu mente (Indonesia); Jambu mete (Jawa), Jambu mede (Sunda), Gaju (Lampung);
10 Belimbing Manis Averhoa carambola Belimbing manis (Indonesia), Belimbing manih (Minangkabau); Belimbing legi (Jawa), Belimbing amis (Sunda), ; Bhalimbing manes (Madura), Balirang (Bugis);

11 Belimbing Asam
Averhoa bilimbi. Belimbing Asam (Indonesia), Calincing (sunda),; Blimbing wuluh (Jawa), Bhalimbing bulu (Madura),; Blimbing buluh (Bali), Selimeng (Aceh), Balimbing (Lampung); Balimbeng (Flores), Celane (Bugis), Takurela (Ambon);

12 Kacapiring
Gardenia augusta, Merr. Kacapiring (Indonesia, Sunda), Ceplong piring (Jawa); Jempiring (Aceh), Menlu bruek, Raja putih (Aceh);

13 Petai Cina
Leucaena leucocephala, Lmk. de wit Petai cina (Indonesia), Kemlandingan, Lamtoro (Jawa); Palanding, Peuteuy selong (Sunda), Kalandingan (Madura);

14 Kedelai
Glycine max, (Linn.) Merrill. Soybean (Inggris), Kedelai (Indonesia), Kedhele (Madura); Kedelai, Kacang jepun, Kacang bulu (Sunda), Lawui (Bima); Dele, Dangsul, Dekeman (Jawa), Retak Menjong (Lampung); Kacang Rimang (Minangkabau), Kadale (Ujung Pandang);

15 Sambiloto
Andrographis paniculata Ness. Ki oray, ki peurat, takilo (Sunda). bidara, sadilata, sambilata,; takila (Jawa). pepaitan (Sumatra).; Chuan xin lian, yi jian xi, lan he lian (China), xuyen tam lien,; cong cong (Vietnam). kirata, mahatitka (India/Pakistan).; Creat, green chiretta, halviva, kariyat (Inggris).;

16 Pulai
Alstonia scholaris [L.] R. Br. Lame (Sunda), pule (Jawa), polay (Madura). kayu gabus,; pulai (Sumatera).hanjalutung (Kalimantan).kaliti, reareangou,; bariangow, rariangow, wariangow, mariangan, deadeangow,; kita (Minahasa), rite (Ambon), tewer (Banda), Aliag (Irian),; hange (Ternate). devil's tree, ditta bark tree (Inggris).; Chatian, saitan-ka-jhad, saptaparna (India, Pakistan).; Co tin pat, phayasattaban (Thailand).;

17 Teh
Camellia sinensis [L.] Kuntze Enteh (Sunda).; Pu erh cha (China), theler (Perancis), teestrauch (Jerman),; Te (Itali), cha da India (Portugis), tea (Inggris).;

18 Apel
Pyrus malus, Linn Apel (Indonesia, Malang), Apple (Inggris), Appel (Perancis);;

19 Kunyit
Curcuma longa Linn. Saffron (Inggris), Kurkuma (Belanda), Kunyit (Indonesia); Kunir (Jawa), Koneng (Sunda), Konyet (Madura);

20 Keji Beling
Stachytarpheta mutabilis, Vahl. Keji Beling (Indonesia), Ngokilo (Jawa);

21 Alpokat
Persea gratissima Gaertn. Apuket, alpuket, jambu wolanda (Sunda), apokat, avokat,; plokat (Jawa). apokat, alpokat, avokat, advokat (Sumatera);

22 Ngokilo
Stachytarpheta mutabilis, Vahl. Ngokilo, enyoh kelo, keci beling, keji beling (Jawa).; Daun picah beling (Jakarta).;

23 Lenglengan
Leucas lavandulifolia Smith Paci-paci (Sunda), sarap nornor (Madura). daun setan, ; Lenglengan, lingko-lingkoan, nienglengan, plengan (Jawa); Gofu hairan (Ternate), laranga (Tidore).;

24 Mahoni
Swietenia mahagoni Jacq. Mahagoni, maoni, moni.;

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Ciplukan Tanaman Obat Paru Paru

Ciplukan
(Physalis peruviana, Linn.)

Sinonim :
Physalis angulata. Linn. Physalis minina, Linn.

Familia :
Solanaceae


Uraian :
Tumbuhan Ciplukan (Physalis minina) merupakan tumbuhan liar, berupa semak/perdu yang rendah (biasanya tingginya sampai 1 meter) dan mempunyai umur kurang lebih 1 tahun. Tumbuhan ini tumbuh dengan subur di dataran rendah sampai ketinggian 1550 meter diatas permukaan laut, tersebar di tanah tegalan, sawah-sawah kering, serta dapat ditemukan di hutan-hutan jati. Bunganya berwarna kuning, buahnya berbentuk bulat dan berwarna hijau kekuningan bila masih muda, tetapi bila sudah tua berwarna coklat dengan rasa asam-asam manis. Buah Ciplukan yang muda dilindungi cangkap (kerudung penutup buah).

Nama Lokal :
Morel berry (Inggris), Ciplukan (Indonesia), Ceplukan (Jawa); Cecendet (Sunda), Yor-yoran (Madura), Lapinonat (Seram); Angket, Kepok-kepokan, Keceplokan (Bali), Dedes (Sasak); Leletokan (Minahasa);
Penyakit Yang Dapat Diobati :
Diabetes melitus, Sakit paru-paru, Ayan, Borok;

Pemanfaatan :
1. Diabetes Mellitus
Bahan: tumbuhan ciplukan yang sudah berbuah dicabut beserta
akar-akarnya dan dibersihkan.
Cara membuat: dilayukan dan direbus dengan 3 gelas air sampai
mendidih hingga tingga 1 gelas, kemudian disaring
Cara menggunakan: diminum 1 kali sehari.

2. Sakit paru-paru
Bahan: tumbuhan ciplukan lengkap (akar, batang, daun, bunga dan
buahnya).
Cara membuat: direbus dengan 3-5 gelas air sampai mendidih dan
disaring.
Cara menggunakan: diminum 3 kali sehari 1 gelas.

3. Ayan
Bahan: 8-10 butir buah ciplukan yang sudah dimasak.
Cara menggunakan: dimakan setiap hari secara rutin.

4. Borok
Bahan: 1 genggam daun ciplukan ditambah 2 sendok air kapur sirih.
Cara membuat: ditumbuk sampai halus
Cara menggunakan: ditempelkan pada bagian yang sakit.
Komposisi :
Buah Ciplukan mengandung senyawa kimia asam sitrun dan fisalin. Selain itu buah Ciplukan juga mengandung Asam Malat, Alkaloid, Tanin, Kriptoxantin, Vitamin C dan Gula.

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Kompri

Kompri
(Symphytum officinale L. Em,)

Sinonim :

Familia :
Boraginaceae

Uraian :
Kompri amat umum di Eropa dan Asia Barat, yang tumbuh di tanah berumpput basah atau pinggir selokan. Di Indonesia kompri biasa ditanam dalam pot atau di kebun sebagai tumbuhan obat. Herba, membentuk rumpun, tinggi 20 - 50 cm. Tumbuhan berbatang sernu. Daun tunggal, bulat telur, ujung dan pangkal runcing, tepi rata, permukaan berambut kasar, panjang 27 - 50 cm, lebar 4,5 - 14 cm, pertulangan menyirip, pelepah tumbuh berseling pada pangkal membentuk roset akar, warnanya hijau. Bunga majemuk, bentuk corong, putih kekuningan. Buah bulat, tiap buah terdiri dari 4 biji. Biji bulat, kecil, keras, dan hitam. Daun muda bisa dimakan sebagai sayuran. Perbanyakan dengan pemisahan akar.

Nama Lokal :
Kompri, komring (Jawa).; K'ang fu li (China), comfrey, knitbone (Inggris).;

Penyakit Yang Dapat Diobati :
Rematik, pegal linu, diare, tifoid, nyeri ulu hati, kanker payudara,; Radang saluran napas (bronkhitis), luka memar, borok, ; Kencing manis (diabetes melitus), patah tulang (fraktur), ; Tekanan darah tinggi (Hipertensi), rematik gout, radang usus,; Payudara bengkak karena ASI, gangguan lambung,; Batuk berdahak, radang amandel (tonsilis), darah haid banyak,; Kencing darah, liur berdarah, dan wasir berdarah.;

Pemanfaatan :

BAGIAN YANG DIGUNAKAN : Daun dan akar.

INDIKASI :
Daun berkhasiat untuk mengatasi:
- rematik, pegal linu,
- diare,
- tifoid,
- nyeri ulu hati, radang saluran napas (bronkitis), kencing manis (DM),
- tekanan darah tinggi, dan
- kanker payudara.

Akar berkhasiat mengatasi:
- luka memar, borok, luka pada paru,
- tulang patah (fraktur),
- rematik gout,
- payudara bengkak karena bendungan ASI,
- radang usus, gangguan lambung,
- batuk berdahak, radang amandel (tonsilitis), radang saluran napas
(bronkitis),
- rasa penuh di dada,
- perdarahan: darah haid banyak, kencing darah, liur berdarah, dan
wasir berdarah.

CARA PEMAKAIAN :
Akar segar sebanyak 20-30 g direbus, lalu diminum. Untuk pemakaian luar, daun segar yang digiling halus untuk menyembuhkan luka, ekzema, dan memar. Akar yang digiling halus dicampur sedikit kapur untuk menyembuhkan luka bemanah, borok di tungkai, bisul besar, wasir, gangren, rematik gout, dan tumor.


CONTOH PEMAKAIAN :
1. Rematik :
Sebanyak 15 g daun muda segar dicuci lalu dipotong kecil-kecil.
Makan sebagai lalab.

2. Rematik gout :
Akar kompri segar secukupnya dicuci lalu digiling halus. Letakkan
pada bagian tubuh yang sakit.

3. Luka memar, borok, luka pada paru :
Akar kompri segar sebesar 1 ibu jari dipotong-potong lalu direbus
dengan 1 gelas air bersih atau arak. Setelah dingin disaring, lalu
dibagi untuk 2 kali minum, yaitu pagi dan sore sama banyak.

4. Rasa penuh di dada
Akar kompri segar sebanyak 20 g dicuci dan dipotong-potong
seperlunya. Rebus dengan 3 gelas air sampai tersisa 1 gelas.
Setelah dingin disaring, dibagi untuk 2 kali minum, pagi dan sore.

5. Tulang patah, luka terpotong, luka baru :
Akar kompri segar secukupnya digiling halus. Letakkan pada bagian
tulang yang patah atau luka terpotong, lalu dibalut.

6. Payudara bengkak, wasir berdarah :
Akar kompri segar secukupnya digiling halus. Letakkan pada wasir
yang berdarah atau payudara yang bengkak.

7. Tonsilitis, bronkitis, batuk berdahak :
Akar kompri segar sebanyak 25 g dicuci lalu dipotong-potong
seperlunya. Rebus dengan 2 gelas air bersih sampai tersisa 1 gelas.
Setelah dingin disaring, dibagi 2 sarna banyak. Minum pagi dan
sore hari.

8. Menghentikan perdarahan :
Akar kompri segar sebanyak 20 g digiling halus. Air perasannya
ditambah sedikit anggur, minum.

CATATAN :
- Pemakaian berlebihan menyebabkan keracunan, terutama kerusakan
hati.
- Sebaiknya penggunaan kompri untuk pengobatan dibatasi sampai
penelitian lebih lanjut tentang tumbuhan obat ini selesai dilakukan.
Penelitian terakhir mengungkapkan kalau kompri adalah tumbuhan
yang bersifat karsinogenik (dapat menyebabkan kanker).
- Untuk pemakaian luar, penggunaan daun kompri sebagai obat untuk
penyembuhan luka dan tulang patah tidak bermasalah.

Komposisi :
KANDUNGAN KIMIA : Daun kompri mengandung symphytine, echimidine, anadoline, al- kaloid pyrrolizidine (PAs), tanin, minyak asiri, allantoin, dan vitamin (B 1, B2, C dan E). Alkaloid pyrrolizidine diketahui merupakan penyebab kerusakan hati yang dinamakan hepatic veno-occlusive disease (HVOD). Sedangkan akarnya mengandung alkaloid pyrrolizidine dengan jumlah yang lebih besar dari daun. Efek Farkologis dan Hasil Penelitian : lnfus daun kompri 20% dengan takaran 25 dan 40 ml/kg bb mempunyai efek menurunkan kadar gula darah tikus putih jantan sebanding dengan suspensi klorpropamida 22,5 mg/kg bb. (Amrizal M., Jurusan Farmasi, FMIPA, UNAND, 1988).

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Combating Type 2 Diabetes Naturally

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common potentially life threatening diseases of our time affecting close to 20 million people in the United States alone. Type 2 diabetes is an inability of the body to utilize blood sugar and is caused by environmental issues and more commonly by genetic disposition.

Under normal circumstances our bodies react to blood sugar by producing insulin which acts as a trigger to cause our cells to absorb the sugar. It is an amazingly effective system when it is working properly, sensing what the bodys energy requirements are and releasing insulin accordingly.

There are only two parts of the body that absorb sugar from the blood spontaneously without an insulin trigger, the heart and the brain. The rest of your body, however, needs the insulin the kick start the process or it wont absorb the sugar it needs. In type 2 diabetes, the body develops a resistance to the insulin trigger and the blood sugar absorption process is impaired. This results in the body being starved of energy causing lack of concentration, fatigue and eventual damage to the body, in particular the kidneys, eyes and nervous system as a result of the constantly elevated glucose levels.

The body as natural reaction to the lack of sugar uptake is to flood itself with more insulin. This not only taxes the pancreas but exacerbates the problem of fatigue as insulin tends to make you lethargic. You feel constantly tired and tend to exercise less as a result causing you to burn less energy and a deadly cycle is set in motion. The excess, un-utilized sugar is converted to fat, obesity usually results and the cycle just gains momentum with time. Resultant secondary conditions of type 2 diabetes are elevated cholesterol levels, heart disease, retinopathy, circulatory problems, kidney failure, hypertension, susceptibility to infections and depression.

All of these factors make type 2 diabetes a particularly insidious disease that requires constant monitoring and control. In addition to many prescription medications to control type 2 diabetes, there are natural supplements that are also effective in aiding in the control of the disease. From a general health, drug free perspective these are particularly attractive options. A couple of these natural supplements are listed below.

Cinnamon:
Cinnamon lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Apple Cider Vinegar:
ACV is believed to be highly effective in combating insulin resistance.

Chromium:
Chromium improves insulin efficacy and reduces sugar craving. Chromium polynicotinate is a particularly powerful type of chromium.

Magnesium and Potassium:
These elements are usually lacking in diabetics
and so should be supplemented.

Vanadium:
Vanadium imitates the effects of insulin and reduces the amount of insulin you body has to produce.

Garcinia cambogia:
Hydroxycitrate contained in garcinia cambogia signals the body to store excess glucose in your liver as opposed to packing it into your fat stores. There it can be
utilized as an energy source far better if your blood glucose levels become depleted.

Ginseng:
North American Ginseng has been shown to help control blood sugar levels.

Zinc:
Zinc plays an essential role in the production and stockpiling of insulin and is often lacking in those suffering from type 2 diabetes. Common zinc rich foods are fresh oysters, ginger root, lamb, pecan nuts, egg yolk, almonds and chicken.

Aloe Vera Gel:
Although not conclusive, tests indicate that Aloe Vera gel may reduce glucose and glycosylated haemoglobin levels.
These natural remedies should not be considered as a sole treatment regimen for type 2 diabetes, but rather as a supplement to existing medication. Type 2 diabetes is an extremely serious disease and any deviation from or supplementation of existing treatment should be discussed with your doctor.

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Juvenile, Adults and Pregnancy Type Diabetes

By: Michael Green

Diabetes is a disease that when the body does not produce enough insulin to break down sugar in the blood. One can get diabetic if he does not consume correctly or does not take care of the body.

Yet, heredity play a big role in diabetes as well. Any type Diabetes can involve several parts of the body causing serious health problems. It can cause blindness, amputation of legs, or feet.

The three type Diabetes:
1. Type 1 Diabetes.
2. Type 2 Diabetes.
3. Gestational Diabetes.

The three-type-diabetes, cause blood sugar levels to become higher than regular. Yet, they cause it in different ways. Type 1 is rare than the second type.

Most of diabetics countrywide endure from type 2, which happens as the body becomes unable to handle insulin properly. Over 95% of diabetics are type 2, which is insulin-resistant.

Type 1 - Juvenile Type Diabetes
As, Type 1 diabetes mainly occurs in kids and young adults it's called also juvenile diabetes. This type diabetes affects 5% of all diabetics.

This type diabetes happens as the body's immune system hits the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. As the body cannot turn blood sugar, or else glucose, into energy ? either because it does not produce enough insulin or does not manage it correctly ? diabetes will outcome. In the past, it was common that Type 1, the Juvenile Type Diabetes, only happens in children but recent research shows that it also can develop in adults.

This type-diabetes is treatable. Medicine, exercise and strict diabetes diet will be required to keep up health.

Adult-Type Diabetes - Diabetes Type 2
Some people develop a Diabetes Type ? called secondary diabetes, Diabetes Type 2 This type diabetes is similar to type 1 diabetes, but adult-type diabetes - Diabetes Type 2 happens, as the body is not capable to respond to insulin normally.

The beta cells are not damaged by the immune system but by several other factors, such as cystic fibrosis or pancreatic surgery.

Unlike people with type 1 diabetes, nearly everyone people with type 2 diabetes can produce insulin, but insufficient to meet the body's needs.

Type Diabetes: Diabetes Gestational
Higher maternal women ages are to be expected to have the type diabetes-Diabetes Gestational. Additional important issues that cause diabetes: fatness and family records of Type 2 Diabetes.

A nationwide examination reveals that at the childbirth, approximately 4% of all pregnancies are usually complicated due to diabetes. Mothers diagnosed with diabetes for a long time, have fewer odds of transferring diabetes onto born babies.

Research found that the baby might develop diabetes after birth at anytime later in life.

In addition, having diabetes increases a mother's possibility of the following:

1. Preeclampsia, high blood pressure that happen while expecting.

2. Low glucose episodes, which can sometimes be deadly if not managed appropriately.

Luckily, these risks can be reduced by fine preparation and diabetes diet before the pregnancy, as well as early prenatal treatment, exercise and prompt care at the time of delivery.

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During my pregnancy, I came to know that I had diabetes gestational. However, there are few subtle symptoms, which I did not particularly notice that help to diagnose diabetes gestational in its early stage.

On our site you'll get clear easy to read information about the causes and risks of Diabetes Gestational. You'll acquire knowledge, note the symptoms and know which questions to ask your physician.

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Diabetic Testing Supplies info

By: Michael Green

Dealing with diabetes is more than just having to pop a pill with the wish that the drug will keep the ailment at bay. restraining blood sugar is a must for a diabetic person so anything from the list of diabetic testing supplies that can watch sugar level can be a huge help in introducing slowly protective measures. The same happens when it comes to monitoring a diabetic person?s blood pressure level at any time of the day. For people with Type I diabetes, paraphernalia for insulin shots is significant. Blood sugar strips, BP monitors and insulin shots paraphernalia are but a few samples of the diabetic testing supplies that people with this Diabetic have to subscribe to.

in case you are wondering which product you would buy, it will be best to ask your doctor for advises first. Heedlessly purchasing supplies off the Internet is not a assurance that these products may or can work for you. Most of the available diabetic testing supplies are cheap ? that fact is true. But these would need each day and continuous use. SomeFew of the more expensive products can be a great investments but only if the person with diabetes actually has a need for them. Additionally, the nature of diabetes that the person has dictates what kind of diabetic testing supplies that the person have to buy. For example, Type I diabetics may need each day insulin injections and would as a result need a host of paraphernalia in this regard. There are some people with Type II diabetes who may not need these at all. Again, a lot depends on the advises of your doctor.

a number of the more wide use monitoring devices available in diabetic testing supplies shops include: glucose test strips, glucometers (glucose meters,) lancets and monitor kits. These, but, are typically inter-dependent on the actual brand of the monitor kits. This means that glucose strips must be used for specific makers of monitor kits, and not otherwise. When it comes to testing accessories, diabetic testing supplies are every so often brand-sensitive as well. These include glucose monitor electronic logbooks and data cables and software. There are also branded glucometer batteries.

Other online diabetic testing supplies stores also sell other monitoring devices like blood pressure monitors and urinalysis test strips. Though, these diabetic testing supplies stores are most likely the best place to order all the necessary paraphernalia required for insulin injections like needles and syringes; insulin pens (also works as insulin syringes); cooler; pumps; skin wipes and the actual insulin supply. A brief interlude of caution, though. There are many kinds, consistencies and brands of insulin, so a doctor?s prescription should be available when purchasing online. Try not to substitute the prescribe insulin for something cheaper or easier to purchase, because these can severely influence your metabolism. Replacing other insulin paraphernalia are acceptable though.

Other products that can be bought in the diabetic testing supplies stores may consist of diabetic foot care products; diabetic (orthopedic) shoes; nutritional supplements; cookbooks and informational books about diabetes; incontinence diapers (for elderly patients) and also supplies and paraphernalia for pets that are diabetic as well.

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Heinz Golz is the web site owner of The Diabetic diets .

Pre diabetic situation

By: Michael Green

What is pre diabetic?
The sickness already exists in a person, but has not yet been diagnosed. This is the moment to prevent diabetes from developing , through physical exercises, balanced diet and weight loss.
About a third of the people who have diabetes, do not even know that the have the pre diabetic situation..

The illness is at last uncovered by high glucose levels in the blood. Though, it actually had secretly existed for many years.
Is there any one in your family who has diabetes? Are you fat? Do you dislike physical exercises? Along with you, there are many others who are built in a high risk category with the likelihood of developing diabetes in the future.
What can you do about it?
Many new studies have proved that you can delay or even stop diabetes whilst still in the pre diabetic condition.

What is pre diabetic?
That is a condition of hidden diabetes that shows up a a number of years previous to the appearance of type 2 diabetes and happens roughly always before diabetes is diagnosed.
In the pre diabetic condition the sugar level is higher than normal but not high sufficient to diagnose the illness.

How common is the pre diabetic?
About 15% of the population is in the pre diabetic condition. As the most up to date studies show, in this state long term damage takes place in the cardio-vascular system. Studies has shown that taking action whilst the high sugar level stage may stop the break out of type 2 diabetes in the future. This is the exact time to adopt a healthy diet and to exercise; the two of them are syggested for diabetics.
What are the risk factors of developing pre diabetic ?
-Family history: brother or sister or parent with diabetes.
-Being chunky
-Lack of physical activity.
-A women who gave birth to an overweight baby (over 4 kg)
-Age: the risk increases above the age of 45 and especially over 65.
How would you recognize if you are pre diabetic?
There are 2 different tests your doctor can use:
The fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) and the
Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).
If it will be found that you are pre diabetic, is it sure you will develop diabetes?
This is a grave condition, which can be dealt with , and must be under supervision.
You can in fact turn the clock back.

Studies has proves that it is probable to manage the pre diabetic and the diabetic by doing modifications in their diets and increasing their levels of physical activity.
Medications can reduce the growth of diabetes, but good diet together with physical activity are more efficient.
Thirty minutes of daily physical activity, with the correct diet and losing 5-10% of the body weight reduces the appearance of new diabetic cases by 58%.

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How To Control Diabetes Naturaly-00-2167

By: M.G. Blanford

You can control diabetes. If you are diagnosed with Type II diabetes, the first thing you need to do is get a blood sugar monitor so that you can keep a record of your blood sugar. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, be aware that you can control diabetes.

Many people who are first diagnosed have a period of time where they are in denial. This is true believe me, I was for several weeks. Although Type II diabetes has become a national epidemic, many people refuse to believe that they could have this disease.

Many people who are not overweight or who do not eat a lot of sugar have also been diagnosed with Type II diabetes, like me. I was 6'2", weighed 200lbs, was celebrating my 45th birthday and had never been ill! It can strike anyone.

One of the best things you can do to control diabetes is to be aware of the Glycemic Index that is given to certain carbohydrates. Those with Type II diabetes are warned to stay away from certain carbohydrates such as;

1. Potatoes, highest ranked on the Glycemic Index
2. Corn Flakes, among highest ranked
3. White rice, among the highest ranked
4. White Bread, among the highest ranked

High glycemic foods take a long time to digest in the system of a diabetic. The glucose, or sugar, stays in the blood because the system of a diabetic is unable to process the refined sugars and flours. Being aware of which carbohydrates rank high on the Glycemic Index is just one way to monitor the glycerin, which is the amount of glucose in the blood. It is imperative for a diabetic to monitor their glycemia.

I must admit that Tony the Tiger and I were the TEAM when I was growing up. A bowl or two of Kellogg Frosted Flakes and a cup or two of milk in the morning made me feel GRRREAT!! But Who Knew? These are only two precursors to diabetes.

However, there are many Good Glycemic Index foods too!
Some of the foods that rate low on the Glycemic Index include most fruits and vegetables. Even though fruits and vegetables contain sugar, the sugars contained in these good glycerin foods digest into the system at a lower rate and also provide valuable nutrients to the diabetic.

Other good glycemic foods include wholegrain breads and pastas. If you or a loved one has Type I or Type II diabetes, you should switch to whole grain breads and pastas made from wheat flour. This can be tremendously helpful to anyone who wants to manage their glycemia as well as anyone who wants to follow such low carb diets. Basmati rice is also considered one of the good glycemic foods.

It is not a matter of eliminating carbohydrates when using diet to control diabetes, but understanding which carbohydrates rate high on the Glycemic Index. Diabetes is a disease that can be controlled by proper diet, monitoring blood sugar, and following doctors orders as far as medication.

The effect of the Glycemic Index on the body is that it allows diabetics to know which carbohydrates are the ones that can cause the most damage and those that break down easily in the system. The effect of the Glycemic Index on the body gave birth to some very popular low-carb diets such as The South Beach Diet and other diets that monitored carbohydrate ratings. The effect of the Glycemic Index on the body is crucial to anyone who wants to monitor their blood glucose level.

There are also some indications that it can be an inherited disorder. If you have a first degree relative who has diabetes, there is a very good chance that you may inherit this condition. You should bring this matter to the attention of your physician so he or she can do blood tests to determine if you are at risk for diabetes.

Exercise plays a very important role in controlling diabetes also. I was confused as are many diabetics as to the type of exercise I could do. I consulted my Doctor, who is a marathon runner, and his suggestion was to start running. Well, at 45 years old and no running experience, I didn't think that would be for me. However, I do like walks in the park with my two favorite women. What you do is up to you, just be sure to have fun!!

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Diabetes and Depression - The Surprising Connection

By: Alice Saracho

In the early stages of a disease, in most cases, the body will give subtle hints signaling that something may be not quite right with it. One of the early signs of diabetes is a constant feeling of being tired and listless. You may find yourself easily becoming tired while doing tasks that formerly took you no effort whatsoever.

But even if you see your doctor because you suspect something is wrong, it can still be a shock to be told by your doctor that you have diabetes. You may go through a stage of denial and a stage of anger, but eventually you will come to acceptance of the fact that you do have diabetes.

In addition to its many physical symptoms, diabetes has some possible emotional one as well. Many people upon finding out that they have a grave illness will go through one or more preliminary bouts of depression. But with diabetes, there seems to be some additional psychological and physical link to depression. And, over the years researchers have documented a strong link between diabetes and depression.

A person diagnosed with diabetes increases the chance that he or she will develop depression by a hundred percent. There have been many peer group studies that show that. Even taking into account that the psychological stress of learning that someone has diabetes will account for a small amount of the depression, a two fold increase is a huge number.

To date, there have been no studies that identify exactly why there should be a link between diabetes and depression, but there are a couple of theories that may provide us with a clue.

One theory is simply that people with depression are more likely to develop diabetes. In other words, there is some common metabolic tendency in the bodies of people with depression that puts them at risk for diabetes and vice versa. But there may be a direct dietary causal reason as well. A depressed person, especially one not taking medication for his depression, is not taking care of himself normally. He has a tendency to eat more poorly, especially carbohydrate laden junk foods that have been shown to increase blood sugar levels. A depressed person will also typically exercise less. In combination, these two factors can lead to obesity which can lead to him being diagnosed as a type-2 diabetic.

A second theory is that diabetes itself is the spark. Studies have proven that diabetes causes the body's sugar levels to vary wildly. Researchers of depression also know that depression is directly related to the body having poor and erratic blood sugar control. Knowing this connection, it would come as no surprise that a high number of diabetes sufferers could also experience depression.

The crucial matter to keep in mind, however, is that many effective treatments exist for both diabetes and depression. Many doctors observe that when treating depressed patients with psychotherapy and/or medication, that their blood sugar levels are also improved. And, even though, its yet to be proven, it's probably true that successfully treating diabetic patients will simultaneously help with their depression.

Hopefully, realizing that depression is a possible side effect of diabetes will help diabetics to understand better why they are feeling the way they do and encourage them to seek out aid for their possible symptoms of depression as well.

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Having PreDiabetes Does Not Mean That You're Doomed To Get Diabetes

By: Alice Saracho

Prediabetes is a condition in which the blood glucose levels of a person are higher than normal but not quite high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Some doctors and medical journals refer to the condition as impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). Whatever you call it, somewhere between 35 and 54 million Americans in the United States have prediabetes with the number increasing every year.

If you have prediabetes or IFG, you have higher than normal odds of eventually getting diabetes. In fact, it is often a pre-cursor to diabetes as a person nearly always has prediabetes before he gets diabetes. A person with prediabetes is also more prone to developing heart disease and strokes. The good news, however, is that if you have prediabetes and you begin life style changes involving better eating habits and more exercise, you have a good chance of staving off diabetes.

What does prediabetes mean for your body? It's a sign that the cells in your body are becoming insulin resistant. The body requires insulin in order to change sugar, starches, and other foods into glucose that the body can use. Without insulin, the body is unable to process the sugar. The sugar has nowhere to go and accumulates in the bloodstream resulting in high blood sugar levels. If the blood sugar level is constantly elevated, odds are that diabetes is present.

The majority of people with prediabetes have no idea that they have it. Because it has no signs, prediabetes has to be tested for. The test simple. It involves measuring the percentage of glucose in the bloodstream. The blood glucose level is tested both before and after eating. A person with normal levels of blood glucose will have results of lower than 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). A 100-126 mg/dl level of glucose before eating and a 140-199 mg/dl level of glucose after eating, is a sign of prediabetes.

Statistically, some nationalities such as Hispanics, African American, Asian Americans, Inuit, and Native Americans, are at a greater risk of being diagnosed with diabetes than others. Another risk factor is weight. An overweight person has an increased risk of prediabetes. Other risk factors are family history, high blood pressure or hypertension, and elevated levels of triglycerides. Elderly people are more likely to develop the disease as well. If you are near or over the age of 50, you should request that your doctor or health care specialist give you a blood glucose level test. Testing allows those at risk to be identified early enough for something to be done before its too late.

About 25% of every person with prediabetes comes down with diabetes within 3 to 5 years. Many of the rest advance to full blown diabetes within ten years. Even so, it's not inevitable that prediabetes will lead to diabetes. This is why early intervention is critical in preventing prediabetes from escalating to diabetes. Many times simple life style changes such as losing weight, eating less processed foods, eating more high glycemic foods, and starting a minimal exercise program are all that is needed to halt the disease in its tracks.

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Do You Have Diabetes? Three Ways To Test

By: Alice Saracho

Over the years, diabetes has slowly become a major public health problem. Over twenty million people in the U.S. have diabetes, most of them with type 2 diabetes. With the federal government and insurance companies facing increasing medical costs of treating diabetes and its associated problems, there is a great incentive to begin identifying those at risk for diabetes before they actually develop this chronic disease.

One way of determining this is with different kinds of diabetes pre-screening tests. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which a person has excess sugar in the blood. You can't perform testing, however, by merely drawing blood and measuring the glucose levels. This is because a meaningful percentage of the populace has normal blood glucose levels during the day but elevated glucose levels as they eat throughout the day. Any valid test for diabetes has to take this into account.

Medical care practitioners use 3 primary text to determine if someone has diabetes. What they measure is how fast and efficiently your body is able to clear excess glucose from your blood stream. If the test reveals that you have relatively high glucose levels, it is a good indication that you have glucose intolerance, pre-diabetes, or diabetes. The 3 tests are:

1) Random or casual plasma glucose testing - the patient can be tested at any point in the day. According to the American Diabetes Association, if the test shows a casual plasma glucose concentration of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl), it has met the criteria for a diagnosis of diabetes.

2) Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) testing - often called the fasting blood sugar test due to the fact that the patient has to fast before the test is given. In this context, fasting means that the patient has not ingested food or drink, other than water, for at least 8 hours before the test. This test is probably most convenient for the patient when performed first thing in the morning after a night's sleep. The test measures blood glucose levels. The normal glucose level after fasting is about 100 mg/dl. If the glucose concentration is 126 mg/dl or more, a diagnosis of diabetes can be made . Monitoring of the blood glucose measurements goes on throughout the day. This test is very popular with insurance companies and health care providers because it's relatively inexpensive. This is also a standard test given to check for pre-diabetes.

3) Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) - The best and most comprehensive of the tests. It is more sensitive than the FPG test and can test for impaired glucose intolerance which the other two cannot. It's also the most expensive, making it the least popular with insurance companies and health providers. The test is performed two hours after orally taking 75 grams of glucose. A diagnosis of diabetes can be made if the blood glucose results show 200 mg/dl or greater.

It is possible that a test, for any number of reasons, can give a false positive and indicate that a person has diabetes when, in fact he doesn't. Because of this, if a test shows positive, it should be repeated to confirm the results.

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10 Tanaman Ajaib Penurun Kadar Gula Darah

Anda penderita Diabetes? Jika kadar gula darah Anda bermasalah, tak ada salahnya mencoba 10 bahan berikut yang membantu menurunkan gula darah, meningkatkan sensitifitas insulin, menurunkan tekanan darah tinggi dan kolesterol, dan beberapa manfaat lain.

1. Gymnema Sylvestre
Fungsi utama: Menurunkan gula darah
Dosis umum: 200 - 250 miligram per hari
Gymnema SylvestreNama Hindi tumbuhan ini berarti �penghancur gula�, dan tanaman ini dikatakan memiliki kemampuan untuk menurunkan kemampuan mendeteksi rasa manis. Tanaman ini dianggap sebagai tanaman paling kuat untuk mengendalikan gula darah.

Kemungkinan besar, cara kerjanya adalah dengan meningkatkan aktivitas enzim yang membantu sel tubuh untuk menggunakan glukosa atau dengan merangsang produksi insulin. Walaupun belum ada penelitian intensif, tapi belum ditemukan adanya efek samping serius untuk penggunaan tanaman ini.

2. Pare
Fungsi utama: Menurunkan gula darah
Dosis umum: 50 - 100 mililiter (3-6 sdm) jus per hari
Pare yang pahit ini dianggap mampu membantu sel menggunakan glukosa secara lebih efektif dan meredam penyerapan gula di dalam usus. Para peneliti di Filipina yang meneliti konsumsi pare kepada pria dan wanita dalam bentuk kapsul selama 3 bulan menemukan adanya penurunan gula darah, walaupun sedikit, tetapi konstan. Permasalahan yang muncul adalah masalah pencernaan, tapi tidak jelas apa.

3. Magnesium
Fungsi utama: Menurunkan gula darah
Dosis umum: 250 - 350 miligram per hari
Kekurangan magnesium tidak jarang ditemui sebagai salah satu penyebab diabetes, bahkan gejala ini memperburuk kondisi gula darah dan resistansi insulin. Beberapa penelitian menunjukkan bahwa suplemen magnesium dapat memperbaiki fungsi insulin dan menurunkan gula darah. Coba konsultasikan dengan dokter Anda sebelum mengkonsumsi insulin.

4. Prickly Pear Cactus (Daging buah kaktus)
Fungsi utama: Menurunkan gula darah
Dosis umum: jika dikonsumsi sebagai makanan, 150 gram rebusan kaktus per hari.

Buah matang dari kaktus ini mampu menurunkan kadar gula darah dalam tubuh. Bentuk yang bisa ditemui adalah dalam bentuk buah, atau jus, atau bubuk. Para peneliti menemukan bahwa buah ini menurunkan kadar gula darah karena adanya komponen yang mirip dengan insulin. Buah ini juga tinggi kadar seratnya.

5. Gamma-Linolenic Acid (Asam Linoleat Gamma)
Fungsi utama: Mengurangi sakit saraf
Dosis umum: 270 - 540 milligrams sekali per hari
Asam Linoleat Gamma, atau GLA adalah asam lemak yang ditemukan dalam minyak bunga evening primrose. Beberapa penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penderita diabetes adalah orang yang memiliki level GLA rendah dalam darah, dan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa suplemen ini dapat menurunkan, bahkan mencegah sakit di saraf yang muncul akibat diabetes

6. Chromium (Krom)
Fungsi utama: Menurunkan kadar gula
Dosis umum: 200 mikrogram per hari.

Mineral ini dianggap mampu meningkatkan kinerja insulin dan terlibat juga dalam metabolisme karbohidrat, lemak dan protein. Beberapa penelituan menunjukkan bahwa mineral ini membantu menurunkan gula darah, tapi hanya untuk mereka yang memang kekurangan krom.

7. Bilberry
Fungsi utama: Melindungi mata dan syaraf
Dosis umum: 80-120 miligram standar billberry extract per hari.
Saudara blueberry ini memiliki antioksidan kuat dalam buah dan daunnya. Antioksidan yang dinamai antosianidin ini, membantu mencegah kerusakan sel darah kecil yang dapat merusak saraf dan retina mata. Penelitian terhadap hewan menunjukkan adanya penurunan gula darah juga akibat konsumsi buah

8. Alpha-Lipoic Acid (Asam Alpha Lopoic)
Fungsi utama: Mengurangi rasa sakit syaraf, dan menurunkan kadar gula darah
Dosis umum: 600-800 miligram per hari.

Disingkat ALA, bahan yang mirip vitamin ini menetralkan berbagai radikal bebas. Pembentukan radikal bebas adalah salah satu faktor peningkatan gula darah, dapat membuat kerusakan saraf dan berbagai masalah lain. ALA jg mampu membantu sel otot untuk menyerap gula darah. Di salah satu penelitian di Jerman, sekelompok peneliti memerika 40 orang dewasa yang mengkonsumsi ALA dan placebo. Di akhir studi selama 4 minggu, ditemukan bahwa ALA meningkatkan sensitifitas insulin sebanyak 27 persen.

9. Fenugreek
Fungsi utama: Menurunkan gula darah
Dosis umum: 5 sampai 30 gram setuap makan, atau 15 sampai 90 gr per hari.
Biji-bijian yang digunakan sebagai bumbu masakan India ini mampu menurunkan tekanan darah, meningkatkan sensitifitas insulin, dan menurunkan kolesterol, menurut beberapa penelitian. Efek ini mungkin timbul karena tingginya kadar serat. Bijinya jg mengandung asam amino yang meningkatkan produksi insulin. Di salah satu penelitian terhadap fenugreek, 60 orang yang mengkonsumsi 25 gr bumbu ini menunjukkan peningkatan yang baik terhadap pengendalian gula darah.

10. Ginseng
Fungsi utama: Menurunkan gula darah
Dosis umum: 1-3 gram per hari dalam bentuk kapsul atau tablet, 3-5 mililiter dalam bentuk tincture 3kali sehari.
Dikenal karena kemampuannya yang mendorong sistem kekebalan tubuh, ginseng ini memiliki beberapa hasil positif mengenai diabetes. Para peneliti menemukan bahwa ginseng memperlambat penyerapan karbohidrat, meningkatkan kemampuan sel dalam menyerap glukosa, dan meningkatkan pelepasan insulin dari pankreas. Ditemukan juga di Toronto dalam suatu penelitian, bahwa ginseng mampu menurunkan kadar gula sampai 15-20 persen.

Tak ada salahnya Anda mencoba suplemen alami tersebut, tapi ada baiknya konsultasikan dengan dokter Anda sebelum mengonsumsinya. Jika tidak ada perubahan setelah satu atau dua bulan, hentikan dan jangan buang-bunga lagi uang Anda. Salam sehat! (kpl/wiedy/rit)

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Herbs for Diabetes

Author: Dr. Ripudaman Singh

Herbs for Diabetes

This is only informative aspect of writing before applying them do consult your doctor or Ayurvedic Vaid

Blueberry leaves (Vaccinium myrtillus)
A decoction of the leaves of the blueberry has a long history of folk use in the treatment of diabetes. The compound myrtillin (an anthocyanoside) is apparently the most active ingredient. Upon injection it is somewhat weaker than insulin, but is less toxic, even at 50 times the 1 g per day therapeutic dose. A single dose can produce beneficial effects lasting several weeks.

Blueberry anthocyanosides also increase capillary integrity, inhibit free-radical damage and improve the tone of the vascular system. In Europe, it is used as an anti-haemorrhagic agent in the treatment of eye diseases including diabetic retinopathy.

Bilberry

Bilberry may lower the risk of some diabetic complications, such as diabetic cataracts and retinopathy.

Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)
Bitter melon, also known as balsam pear, is a tropical vegetable widely cultivated in Asia, Africa and South America, and has been used extensively in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes. The blood sugar lowering action of the fresh juice or extract of the unripe fruit has been clearly established in both experimental and clinical studies.

Bitter melon is composed of several compounds with confirmed anti-diabetic properties. Charantin, extracted by alcohol, is a hypoglycaemic agent composed of mixed steroids that is more potent than the drug tolbutamide which is often used in the treatment of diabetes. Momordica also contains an insulin-like polypeptide, polypeptide-P, which lowers blood sugar levels when injected subcutaneously into type 1 diabetic patients. The oral administration of 50-60 ml of the juice has shown good results in clinical trials.

Excessively high doses of bitter melon juice can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. Small children or anyone with hypoglycemia should not take bitter melon, since this herb could theoretically trigger or worsen low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. Furthermore, diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs (such as chlorpropamide, glyburide, or phenformin) or insulin should use bitter melon with caution, as it may potentiate the effectiveness of the drugs, leading to severe hypoglycemia.

Cinnamon - Triples insulin's efficiency.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

Experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated the antidiabetic properties of fenugreek seeds. The active ingredient responsible for the antidiabetic properties of fenugreek is in the defatted portion of the seed that contains the alkaloid trogonelline, nicotinic acid and coumarin.

Gymnema Sylvestre (Gurmar, Meshasringi, Cherukurinja)

Gymnema assists the pancreas in the production of insulin in Type 2 diabetes. Gymnema also improves the ability of insulin to lower blood sugar in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It decreases cravings for sweet. This herb can be an excellent substitute for oral blood sugar-lowering drugs in Type 2 diabetes. Some people take 500 mg per day of gymnema extract.

Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba extract may prove useful for prevention and treatment of early-stage diabetic neuropathy.

Onion and Garlic ( Allium cepa and Allium sativum)

Onion and garlic have significant blood sugar lowering action. The principal active ingredients are believed to be allyl propyl disulphide (APDS) and diallyl disulphide oxide (allicin), although other constitutents such as flavonoids may play a role as well.

Experimental and clinical evidence suggests that APDS lowers glucose levels by competing with insulin for insulin-inactivating sites in the liver. This results in an increase of free insulin. APDS administered in doses of 125 mg/ kg to fasting humans was found to cause a marked fall in blood glucose levels and an increase in serum insulin. Allicin doses of 100 mg/kg produced a similar effect.

Onion extract was found to reduce blood sugar levels during oral and intravenous glucose tolerance. The effect improved as the dosage was increased; however, beneficial effects were observed even for low levels that used in the diet (eg., 25 to 200 grams). The effects were similar in both raw and boiled onion extracts. Onions affect the hepatic metabolism of glucose and/or increases the release of insulin, and/or prevent insulin's destruction.

The additional benefit of the use of garlic and onions are their beneficial cardiovascular effects. They are found to lower lipid levels, inhibit platelet aggregation and are antihypertensive. So, liberal use of onion and garlic are recommended for diabetic patients.

Stevia

Stevia has been used traditionally to treat diabetes. Early reports suggested that stevia might have beneficial effects on glucose tolerance (and therefore potentially help with diabetes), although not all reports have confirmed this. Even if stevia did not have direct antidiabetic effects, its use as a sweetener could reduce intake of sugars in such patients.

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Keji Beling Tanaman Obat Indonesia

(Stachytarpheta mutabilis, Vahl.)
Sinonim :
Strobilantes crispus, Bl. Sericocalyx crispus, (Linn.), Bremek.

Familia :
Acanthaceae

Uraian :
Keji Beling (Stachytarpheta mutabilis) adalah suatu jenis tumbuhan yang berbatang basah dan sepintas lalu menyerupai rumput berbatang tegak. Di Jawa tanaman ini banyak terdapat di pedesaan yang tumbuh sebagai semak. Batang pohonnya berdiameter antara 0,2 - 0,7 cm. Kulit luar berwarna ungu dengan bintik-bintik hijau dan apabila menjadi tua berubah menjadi coklat. Daun ngokilo berbentuk bulat telur, pada tepinya bergerigi dengan jarak agak jarang, berbulu halus hampir tak kelihatan. Panjang helaian daun (tanpa tangkai) berkisar antara 5 - 8 cm (ukuran normal) dan lebar daun kira-kira 2 - 5 cm. Tumbuhan ini mudah berkembang biak pada tanah subur, agak terlindung dan di tempat terbuka. 1. Syarat Tumbuh a. Iklim � Ketinggian tempat : 1 m - 1.000 m di atas permukaan laut � Curah hujan tahunan : 2.500 mm - 4.000 mm/tahun � Bulan basah (di atas 100 mm/bulan) : 8 bulan - 9 bulan � Bulan kering (di bawah 60 mm/bulan): 3 bulan - 4 bulan � Suhu udara : 200 C - 250 C � Kelembapan : sedang � Penyinaran : sedang b. Tanah � Tekstur : pasir sampai liat � Drainase : sedang - baik � Kedalaman air tanah : 25 cm dari permukaan tanah � Kedalaman perakaran : 5 cm dari permukaan tanah � Kemasaman (pH) : 5,5 - 7 � Kesuburan : sedang 2. Pedoman Bertanam a. Pegolahan Tanah � Buatkan lubang tanam berukuran 25 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm b. Persiapan bibit � Perbanyakan tanaman kejibeling dilakukan dengan stek. c. Penanaman � Stek ditanam pada lubang tanah yang telah disiapkan dengan jarak tanam 1 m x 1 m.

Nama Lokal :
Keji Beling (Indonesia), Ngokilo (Jawa);
Penyakit Yang Dapat Diobati :
Tumor, Diabetes melitus, Lever (Sakit kuning), Ambeien (Wasir); Kolesterol, Maag, Kena bisa ulat dan Semut hitam;

Pemanfaatan :
1. Tumor
Bahan: Daun Keji Beling mentah dan segar 3 lembar.
Cara pemakaian: dimakan sebagai lalapan setiap hari dan dilakukan
secara teratur.
Pantangan: Ikan Asin, cabai, tauge, sawi putih, kangkung, nanas,
durian, lengkong, nangka, es, alkohol dan tape, limun dan vitzin.

2. Diabetes Mellitus
Bahan: Daun Keji Beling mentah dan segar 3 lembar.
Cara Pemakaian: dimakan sebagai lalapan setiap hari dan dilakukan
secara teratur.
Pantangan: makanan yang manis-manis.

3. Lever (sakit Kuning)
Bahan: Daun Keeji Beling mentah dan segar 3 lembar.
Cara Pemakaian: dimakan sebagai lalapan setiap hari dan dilakukan
secara teratur.
Pantangan: makanan yang mengandung lemak.

4. Ambeien (wasir)
Bahan: Daun Keji Beling mentah dan segar 3 lembar.
Cara Pemakaian: dimakan sebagai lalapan setiap hari dan dilakukan
secara teratur.
Pantangan: Daging kambing dan makanan/masakan yang pedas.

5. Kolesterol tinggi
Bahan: Daun Keji Beling mentah dan segar 3 lembar.
Cara Pemakaian: dimakan sebagai lalapan setiap hari dan dilakukan
secara teratur.
Pantangan: makanan yang berlemak.

6. Maag
Bahan: Daun Keji Beling mentah dan segar 3 lembar.
Cara Pemakaian: dimakan sebagai lalapan setiap hari dan dilakukan
secara teratur.
Pantangan: makanan pedas atau asam.

7. Kena Bisa Ulat dan Semut Hitam
Bahan: Daun Keji Beling mentah dan segar 1 lembar.
Cara Pemakaian: digosokkan pada bagian tubuh yang gatal hingga
daun tersebut mengeluarkan air dan hancur. Dilakukan 2 kali
setelah berselang 2 jam.
Komposisi :
Daun kejibeling mengandung unsur-unsur mineral seperti kalium, natrium, kalsium dan beberapa unsur lainnya.
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Khasiat Obat buah Semangka

Kandungan Kimia
Daging buah semangka rendah kalori dan mengandung air, protein, karbohidrat, lemak, serat, abu, dan vitamin (A,B dan C). juga mengandung asam amino, sirulin,, asam aminoasetat, asam malat, asam fosfat, arginin, betain, likopen, karoten, bromine, natrium, kalium, silvit, lisin, fruktosa, dekstrosa, dan sukrosa.

Sitrulin dan arginin berperan dalam pembentukan urea di hati dari ammonia dan CO2, sehingga keluarnya urin meningkat. Kandungan kaliumnya cukup tinggi, dapat membantu kerja jantung dan menormalkan tekanan darah. Likopen merupakan anti oksidan yang lebih unggul dari vitamin C dan E.

Biji kaya zat gizi dengan kandungan minyak berwarna kuning, protein, sitrulin, vitamin B12, dan enzim urease. Senyawa aktif kukurbositrin pada bijinya dapat memacu kerja ginjal dan menjaga tekanan darah agar tetap normal.

Efek Farmakologis

Mengkonsumsi semangka yang isinya mempunyai kadar likopen cukup tinggi mengurangi resiko terkena kanker prostate.

Pada Percobaan yang dilakukan All India Institute of Sciences New Delhi pada 30 orang pria tak subur berusia 23-45 tahun yang diberi 20 mg likopen 2 kali sehari selama 3 bulan, menunjukkan peningkatan jumlah sperma. Dari 30 responden tersebut, 6 di antaranya berhasil menghamili istrinya.

Senyawa asam amino sitrulin dapat meningkatkan produksi nitroksida, yang berperan pada kemampuan ereksi pria. Sitrulin mudah disera tubuh sehingga konsemtrasi maksimum di dalam darah lebih mudah dicapai.

Contoh Pemakaian

Penghalus kulit dan penghilang flek hitam di wajah
Jemur kulit semangka secukupnya sampai kering, lalu digiling menjadi serbuk. Masukkan 2 sendok serbuk semangka tadi ke dalam jus yang dibuat dari sebatang lidah buaya dan satu buah mentimun ukuran sedang. Setelah diaduk rata, gunakan sebagai masker. Lakukan 2-3 kali seminggu, sampai kelihatan hasilnya.

Kencing Manis
Potong-potong kulit buah semangka (30 gr) da jambu biji yang masih mengkal (1 buah), lalu rebus dengan 3 gelas air sampai tersisa segelas dan minum setelah dingin. Lakukan tiap hari 2-3 kali.

Rebus biji semangka (1 genggam) dengan 1 liter air sampai mendidih (45 menit) dalam panci tertutup. Setelah dingin, minum seperti teh. Lakukan setiap hari

Mengeluarkan cacing usus
Rebus dengan api kecil biji semangka segar (6 sendok makan) dengan 1 liter air (45 menit). Setelah dingin, disaring, dan diminum sehari 3 kali, masing-masing sepertiga bagian.

Insfeksi kandung kemih
Biji semangka direbus (2 sendok makan) dengan 3 gelas air sampai mendidih, selama 5 menit di dalam panci tertutup. Biarkan sampai dingin, lalu minum 3-4 kali sehari, masing-masing 1 sendok makan. Lakukan setiap hari sampai sembuh.

Tekanan darah tinggi
Makan buah semangka setiap hari sebagai buah segar atau jus. Sehari minum 2 gelas jus buah semangka.

Kulit buah semangka dan gambir masing-masing 30 gr, diseduh dengan air mendidih, kemudian diminum.

Tak ada salahnya mencoba pengobatan dari buah semangka. Namanya juga usaha, asal tidak melanggar syariat boleh-boleh saja. Juga, tak selamanya obat itu harus pahit, buktinya obat dari semangka ini.

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Sumber : Setiawan Dalimartha, Atlas Tumbuhan Obat Tradisional Jilid 3, Puspa Swara 2003. Diketik ulang dari Majalah Nikah Vol. 3 No. 5 Agustus 2004, Hal 16-17,
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Jamblang

(Syzygium cumini [Linn. ] Skeels.)
Sinonim :
S. jambolana Miq., Eugenia cumini (L.) Druce., E. jambolana Lamk.

Familia :
Myrtaceae

Uraian :
Jamblang tergolong tumbuhan buah-buahan yang berasal dari Asia dan Australia tropik. Biasa ditanam di pekarangan atau tumbuh liar, terutama di hutan jati. Jamblang tumbuh di dataran rendah sampai ketinggian 500 m dpl. Pohon dengan tinggi 10-20 m ini berbatang tebal, tumbuhnya bengkok, dan bercabang banyak. Daun tunggal, tebal, tangkai daun 1-3,5 cm. Helaian daun lebar bulat memanjang atau bulat telur terbalik, pangkal lebar berbentuk baji, tepi rata, pertulangan menyirip, permukaan atas mengilap, panjang 7-16 cm, lebar 5-9 cm, warnanya hijau. Bunga majemuk bentuk malai dengan cabang yang berjauhan, bunga duduk, tumbuh di ketiak daun dan di ujung percabangan, kelopak bentuk lonceng berwarna hijau muda, mahkota bentuk bulat telur, benang sari banyak, berwarna putih, dan baunya harum. Buahnya buah buni, lonjong, panjang 2-3 cm, masih muda hijau, setelah masak warnanya merah tua keunguan. Biji satu, bentuk lonjong, keras, warnanya putih. Berakar tunggang, bercabang-cabang, berwarna cokelat muda. Biasanya, buah jamblang yang masak dimakan segar. Rasanya agak asam dan sepat. Kulit kayu bisa digunakan sebagai zat pewarna.

Nama Lokal :
NAMA DAERAH Sumatera: jambe kleng (Aceh), jambu kling (Gayo), jambu kalang (Mink.). ]awa: jamblang (Sunda), juwet, duwet, d. manting (Jawa), dhalas, d. bato, dhuwak (Madura). Nusa Tenggara: juwet, jujutan (Bali), klayu (Sasak), duwe (Bima), jambulan (Flores) . Sulawesi: raporapo jawa (Makasar), alicopeng (Bugis). Maluku: jambula (Ternate). Melayu: jamlang, jambelang, duwet. NAMA ASING Hainan pu tao, wu kou guo, zi pu tao (C), waa (T), java plum, black plum, jambolan, jambul (I). NAMA SIMPLISIA Syzygii cumini Cortex (kulit kayu jamblang), Syzygii cumini Semen (biji jamblang).

Penyakit Yang Dapat Diobati :
Daging buah rasanya asam manis, sifatnya sejuk, astringen kuat, berbau aromatik. Berkhasiat melumas organ paru, menghentikan batuk, peluruh kencing (diuretik), peluruh kentut (karminatif), memperbaiki gangguan pencernaan, merangsang keluarnya air liur, dan menurunkan kadar glukosa darah (hipoglikemik). Kulit kayu berkhasiat untuk peluruh haid. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan biji, daun, dan kulit kayu jamblang mempunyai khasiat menurunkan kadar glukosa darah (efek hipoglikemik) pada penderita diabetes melitus tipe II. Penelitian di India mendapatkan hasil bahwa buah jamblang potensial sebagai obat kontrasepsi pada pria. Pada percobaan binatang, jamblang dapat mencegah timbulnya katarak akibat diabetes. Jamblang juga menurunkan risiko timbulnya atherosklerosis sampai 60--90% pada penderita diabetes. Hal ini terjadi karena kandungan oleanolic acid pada jamblang dapat menekan peran radikal bebas dalam pembentukan atherosklerosis.

Pemanfaatan :
BAGIAN YANG DIGUNAKAN
Bagian tanaman yang dapat digunakan sebagai obat adalah kulit kayu, daging buah, dan bijinya. Daging buah bisa digunakan segar atau yang telah dikeringkan. Jika daging buah dimakan, akan menyebabkan rongga mulut dan lidah berwarna ungu.

INDIKASI
Daging buah digunakan untuk pengobatan:
- kencing manis (diabetes melitus),
- batuk kronis, sesak napas (asma),
- batuk rejan, batuk pada TB paru disertai nyeri dada,
- nyeri lambung dan diare.

Biji digunakan untuk pengobatan:
- kencing manis (diabetes melitus),
- diare, disentri,
- gangguan pencernaan seperti kembung, nyeri lambung, keram perut,
- keracunan strychnine (penawar racun yang tidak spesifik), dan
- pembesaran limpa.

Kulit kayu digunakan untuk pengobatan:
- kencing manis (diabetes melitus),
- diare.

CARA PEMAKAIAN
Daging buah bisa dimakan secukupnya sebagai buah meja.


CONTOH PEMAKAIAN DI MASYARAKAT
Batuk kronis, asma
- Cuci buah jamblang segar (15 g) sampai bersih, buang bijinya, lalu makan. Lakukan tiga kali sehari.
- Sediakan buah jamblang kering (15 g). Masukkan ke dalam mangkuk, tambahkan air sampai seluruh buah terendam, lalu tim sampai matang. Setelah dingin, minum airnya dan makan buahnya sekaligus. Lakukan tiga kali sehari..

Batuk rejan
Siapkan buah jamblang kering (15 g), empedu ayam betina (1 buah), dan gula pasir secukupnya. Masukkan ke dalam mangkuk, tambahkan air sampai seluruh bagian terendam, lalu tim sampai matang. Minum airnya dan makan isinya. Lakukan sekali sehari sampai sembuh.

Batuk pada TB Paru disertai nyeri dada
Siapkan buah jamblang segar (30 g, jika dipakai buah keriny gunakan sebanyak 15 g) dan daun sembung segar ('Blumea balsamifera) (25 g). Cuci semua bahan, lalu potong-potong daun sembung seperlunya. Masukkan ke dalam mangkuk, tambahkan gula pasir (15 g) dan air secukupnya sampai seluruh bahan terendam. Tim sampai matang. Setelah dingin, minum airnya. Makan buahnya, tetapi bijinya dibuang. Lakukan setiap malam sebelum tidur.

Diare pada anak
Siapkan buah jamblang segar yang belum matang dan beras yang sudah digongseng sampai kuning (masingmasing 6 g). Masukkan ke dalam mangkuk, tambahkan air secukupnya sampai semua bahan terendam. Tim sampai matang. Setelah dingin, makan sekaligus. Lakukan tiga kali sehari.

Nyeri lambung
Gongseng buah jamblang kering tanpa biji (30 g) sampai berbau harum. Masukkan ke dalam mangkuk, tambahkan air secukupnya sampai semua bahan terendam, lalu tim sampai matang. Setelah dingin, makan seluruhnya. Lakukan tiga kali sehari, selama 10 hari.

Sariawan
Rebus kulit kayu atau daun secukupnya. Setelah dingin, gunakan untuk berkumur-kumur. Lakukan 3--4 kali dalam sehari.

Catatan:
Sebagian wilayah di Asia Tenggara menggunakan akar jamblang untuk pengobatan ayan (epilepsi).

Kandungan oleanolic acid pada jamblang dan Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) digunakan oleh pengobat tradisional di Amerika Selatan untuk mengurangi kerusakan pada jantung dan hati penderita kanker yang mendapat pengobatan kemoterapi doxorubicin.

Jamblang dan spesies lainnya (Eugenia caryophyllata) yang dimasak mengandung senyawa yang dapat mengaktifkan enzim glutathione S-transferase di hati. Enzim ini mempunyai khasiat detoksifikasi. Pada percobaan binatang, peningkatan produksi enzim glutathione S-transferase akan menurunkan kejadian kanker lambung sampai mendekati 80%.

Praktisi ayurvedic melaporkan bahwa daging buah jamblang dapat menurunkan kadar gula darah dalam 30 menit. Sementara biji jamblang menurunkan kadar gula dalam 24 jam. Hasil maksimum pencapaian efek hipoglikemik dari jamblang memerlukan sepuluh hari pengobatan.

Komposisi :
Jamblang mengandung minyak asiri, fenol (methylxanthoxylin), alkaloid (jambosine), asam organik, triterpenoid, resin yang berwarna merah tua mengandung asam elagat dan tanin.
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