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Natural Indian Herb Treats Diabetes As Well As Drugs

  • February 15, 2005

Because you know I'm a fan of natural, inexpensive solutions to treat conditions, I was attracted to a study that discovered Salacia oblonga, an herb used in traditional Indian medicine to treat diabetes, appears to lower blood sugar and insulin levels in a similar way to prescription drugs. Researchers tested the herb's effectiveness in four doses, ranging from zero to 1,000 mgs., given to 39 patients and 3-14 days apart. The largest dose of the herb extract was found to decrease...