BOT200-Diabetes Flashcards
Key actions for diabetes?
- endocrine modulator
- bitter
- alterative
Primary action?
secondary action?
Others to consider?
- Endocrine modulator + alterative
- diuretic, hepatic, carminative
- Astringent, circulatory
Endocrine modulato herbs (insulin specific) (7)
Cinnamon (cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)
Berberry (Berberis vulgaris)
Golden thread (Coptis sinensis)
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Goat’s Rue (Galega officinalis)
Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre)
Hepatic herbs (3)?
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Barberry (berberis vulgaris)
Bitter melon
Diuretic herbs?
nettle + dandelion
Astringent herbs?
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
Tangerine Peel (Citrus reticulate)
Circulatory herbs? (2)
turmeric + cinnamon
Carminative herbs?
Turmeric (curcuma longa)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum)
Cinnamon
barberry safety?
- Not toxic but VERY BITTER
- AVOID during pregnancy + lactation (Preg C, Last SD)
Cinnamon safety?
- safe in food doses < 5 g
- Generally CI in pregnancy + lactation!
Goats rue safety?
- will augment effects of other hypoglycaemic agents
- safety rating during pregnancy + lactation not established
Bitter melon safety?
- Safe + considered food (asian cuisines)
- potential to cause hypoglycaemic events
- consumption > 2-3 of fruit → GI pain + diarrhea
Tangerine Peel safety?
not known
Preg B, Lact A
Gymnema safety?
may cause hypoglycemias when combined with diabetic meds (caution)
Preg C, lact C
Dandelion leaf safety?
Allergic reaction w/ people sensitive asteraceae family
Preg B, Lact C