7: Diabetes

Question 1

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Answer 1

Fenugreek
hypoglycemic, cholesterol lowering, carminative, bitter
tx: diabetes, hypercholesterolemia

MOA: insulinotrophic, delayed gastric emptying

Question 2

Gymnema sylvestre

Answer 2

Gurmar
Hypoglycemic, antidiabetic, hypocholesterolemia

thought to increase insulin secretion, blood sugar destroyer

Question 3

Panaax ginseng (Chinese)

Answer 3

Ginseng
steroidal and triterpenoid saponins, glycans
adaptogenic*, stimulant, tonic, hypoglycemic (glycans), immunomodulating (glycans), hepatoprotective, cancer preventative (inhibition of tumor growth and proliferation), circulation enhancer
TX: DM, menopause, CVD

Question 4

Aloe vera

Answer 4

Tonic, laxative, purgative, emmenagogue, and anthelmintic.

TX: duodenal ulcers, derm stuff, blood sugar dysreg

Question 5

Allium sativa

Answer 5

constituents: Alliin, allicin
antimicrobial (antibacterial and antimycotic), antispasmodic, antidyspeptic, counter irritant, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, carminative, digestant, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-platelet aggregant

believed to occupy insulin receptor sites freeing insulin to affect

Question 6

Zingiber officinale

Answer 6

Ginger
Choleretic. Positive Inotropic & Chronotropic. GI Stimulant. Thermogenic. Antibiotic. Anti-inflammatory. Diaphoretic. General Stimulant. Rubefacient. Carminative. Expectorant. Analgesic.
Pungent, Sweet. Hot, Bitter. (-)Vata & Kapha. (+) Pitta. Works on all tissues, esp. digestive & respiratory systems.

Question 7

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Answer 7

Tulsi

lowers blood sugar but need to use a LOT

Question 8

Commiphora mukul

Answer 8

Guggul
anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic
indicated in hyperlipidemia, prevention and treatment of arteriosclerosis
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Question 9

Commiphora myrrha

Answer 9

Myrhh
Mucosal Stimulant. Expectorant. Antiseptic. Astringent. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-spasmodic. Carminative. Demulcent. Emmenogogue. Rejuvanative. Analgesic.
used in mouth washes and to tx atonic dyspepsia

Question 10

Piper nigrum

Answer 10

Black pepper

carminative, stimulant

Question 11

Ginkgo biloba

Answer 11

Gingko

flavone glycosides and the terpene lactones

Question 12

Taraxacum officinale

Answer 12

bitters have blood sugar lowering effects
Leaf: diuretic, choleretic, anti-inflammatory
Root: choleretic, cholagogue, tonic, antirheumatic, bitter, alterative, depurative

Question 13

Juniperus communis

Answer 13

Juniper

stimulating diuretic, antiseptic, carminative, anti-inflammatory, bitter, antidyscratic diuretic

Question 14

Chromium

Answer 14

cause of DM is chrmoium def (is this real?)

short term tx for DM

Question 15

Magnesium

Answer 15

mood, energy, bone, muscle function and relaxation, protein syn, CV health

Question 16

Vanadyl sulfate

Answer 16

short term tx for DM

Question 17

Momordica charantia

Answer 17

Bitter melon. Dose = 2 melons

Question 18

Vaccinium

Answer 18

blueberry, cranberry, huckleberry

flavonoids, lowers blood sugar by unknown MOA

Question 19

Fiber

Answer 19

Lowers sugar

oatmeal, chia, barley

Question 20

vit D

Answer 20

broad spectrum lowering of vit D

Question 21

TX for diabetic neuropathy

Answer 21

EPO- omega 6
fish oil-omega 3
nerve tnics
analgesics
B vitamins
calcium
mag
external: cayenne oil, castor oil

Question 22

Diet for DM

Answer 22

avoid refined carbs. duh.
high fiber, high carb–reduced insulin by 38%
prickly pear, hummus, millet, okra, jerusalem artichoke, , bay leaf, cinnamon, yam, burdock, celery, cabbage, coriander, coconut

juice it! esp bitter melon, okra