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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Copalchi

Hintonia latiflora

A Mexican tree bark used for centuries by indigenous peoples for diabetes and fever, with clinical support for blood sugar reduction.

Diabetes1-3g dried bark as decoction 2-3x daily or standardized extract
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Coreopsis tinctoria

Coreopsis tinctoria

North American annual used as dye plant and in Navajo medicine for digestive and respiratory complaints.

digestive complaints3-5g dried flowers tea 2x/day
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Costus afer

Costus afer

West and Central African Costaceae; stem juice and leaves used for respiratory, diabetes, and wound healing.

diabetesStem juice squeezed fresh; 5-10g leaf decoction 2x/day
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Costus igneus

Costus igneus

Widely grown medicinal plant in South and Southeast Asia for diabetes management.

diabetes1-2 leaves chewed daily or 3-5g powder
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Costus speciosus

Costus speciosus

Tropical ornamental with steroidal compounds; leaves used to lower blood sugar in diabetic conditions.

diabetes3-6g leaf powder or dried leaf tea daily
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Cuphea hyssopifolia

Cuphea hyssopifolia

A tropical American plant used in Mexican folk medicine for antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory purposes.

Antidiabetic use2-3g dried herb as tea
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Curculigo Latifolia

Curculigo latifolia

Palm-like herb of Southeast Asia used in Malaysian traditional medicine for diabetes, antioxidant support, and reproductive health.

diabetesRoot or leaf decoction 200ml 2x daily
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Cynodon dactylon

Cynodon dactylon

Sacred grass in Hinduism used extensively in Ayurveda for bleeding disorders, diabetes, and wound healing.

Stop bleeding in Ayurveda20-30 ml fresh juice or 5-10 g dried herb daily
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Dahlia pinnata

Dahlia pinnata

Native to Mexico, dahlia tubers were used by the Aztecs for food and medicine; contain inulin and have antidiabetic properties.

Diabetic management2-4g tuber as tea
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Daun Insulin

Smallanthus sonchifolius

Yacon leaf used in Indonesian Jamu and South American tradition as a natural blood sugar regulator.

diabetes5-15g dried leaf tea daily
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Dioscorea Cayenensis

Dioscorea cayenensis

West African staple yam with medicinal applications in traditional medicine for metabolic conditions and inflammation.

rheumatismAs food or 500mg–1g extract
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Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Fenugreek is an annual leguminous plant used in traditional medicine across India, the Middle East, and North Africa. Its seeds are particularly valued for blood sugar regulation, digestive support, and lactation promotion. It contains a unique amino acid, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, that has direct insulin-sensitizing effects.

Digestive aid500-1000mg seed extract daily, or 5-30g seed powder with meals
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Fenugreek Seed

Trigonella foenum-graecum (seed extract)

Standardized fenugreek seed extract with 4-hydroxyisoleucine amino acid for blood sugar and testosterone.

Middle Eastern culinary medicine300-600mg standardized extract (4-hydroxyisoleucine) daily
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Ferulago angulata

Ferulago angulata

Iranian mountain Apiaceae used in traditional medicine for digestive complaints and diabetes management.

Digestive complaints in Iranian folk medicine3-6 g dried herb as tea
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Ficus benghalensis

Ficus benghalensis

Sacred Hindu tree; aerial roots, bark, and milky latex used medicinally across Ayurveda.

diabetes3-5g bark powder daily
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Ficus Platyphylla

Ficus platyphylla

Savanna tree of West Africa used in traditional medicine for diabetes, wound healing, and anthelmintic conditions, the bark and latex having medicinal properties.

diabetesBark decoction 200ml 2x daily or latex topically
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Ficus religiosa

Ficus religiosa

The tree of Buddha's enlightenment; bark and leaves used in Ayurveda for diabetes and skin conditions.

Treat diabetes2-3g bark as tea
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Figs Leaf

Ficus carica leaf

Leaves of common fig tree used in folk medicine across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian traditions for diabetes and skin conditions.

Diabetes in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern folk medicine2-4g dried leaf tea twice daily; fresh leaf juice topically for warts
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Garcinia

Garcinia cambogia

A tropical fruit whose rind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), widely marketed for weight loss.

Digestive aid500-1500mg HCA extract before meals
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Gnetum gnemon

Gnetum gnemon

A Southeast Asian tree whose seeds and leaves are food and medicine; studied for antioxidant and antidiabetic properties.

Nutritive foodSeeds as food; leaf tea 2-3g
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