3. Neem Leaves (Azadirachta indica)
- Traditional use: Cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine for diabetes and detox
- How it may help: Shown to stimulate insulin production and reduce liver glucose output
- Study: Animal studies suggest neem leaf extract improves fasting blood sugar and HbA1c
- How to use: Dried powder in capsules or as tea (bitter taste — often mixed with honey)
❗ Strong detox effect — not for long-term use without medical guidance.
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4. Curry Leaves (Murraya koenigii)
- Traditional use: Staple in Indian cooking and Ayurveda
- How it may help: May protect pancreatic beta cells and reduce insulin resistance
- Study: A 2017 study in Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism found curry leaf extract reduced blood glucose and cholesterol in diabetic rats
- How to use: Chew 8–10 fresh leaves on an empty stomach, or add to curries and chutneys
✅ Also supports digestion and hair health.
5. Olive Leaves (Olea europaea)
- Traditional use: Mediterranean herbal remedy for heart and metabolic health
- How it may help: Contains oleuropein, which may improve insulin signaling and reduce inflammation
- Study: A 2013 clinical trial found olive leaf extract improved insulin sensitivity in people with prediabetes
- How to use: Take as a standardized extract (capsules) or brew into tea
✅ Also supports healthy blood pressure and cholesterol.
6. Fenugreek Leaves (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
- Traditional use: Used in Indian and Middle Eastern medicine for diabetes and lactation
- How it may help: High in soluble fiber, which slows sugar absorption
- Study: A 2010 review in Phytotherapy Research found fenugreek lowers fasting and post-meal glucose
- How to use: Use fresh leaves in cooking, or dried leaves in tea or capsules
🌿 Seeds are even more studied — but leaves offer similar benefits.
7. Bitter Melon Leaves (Momordica charantia)
- Traditional use: Used across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean
- How it may help: Contains compounds like charantin and polypeptide-p that mimic insulin
- Study: A 2011 study in Journal of Ethnopharmacology found bitter melon reduced blood glucose in type 2 diabetics
- How to use: Juice fresh leaves, steep in tea, or take as a supplement
⚠️ Can interact with diabetes meds — use under medical supervision.
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