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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Rajasthani Khejri Tree

Prosopis cineraria

Sacred desert tree from Rajasthan used in Ayurveda for diabetes, digestive, and muscle conditions.

blood sugar management in Rajasthani folk medicine3-6g dried leaf or bark decoction
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Rosy Periwinkle Leaf

Catharanthus roseus

In folk medicine context (distinct from pharmaceutical extraction), the leaves are used in South Asian, Caribbean, and African traditions for diabetes and hypertension at culinary doses.

Treat diabetes in folk medicine1-2 leaves as tea maximum; not recommended as supplement
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Salacia

Salacia reticulata

Sri Lankan vine root for alpha-glucosidase inhibition and blood sugar control.

Diabetes support300-1000mg extract daily before meals
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Salacia Oblonga

Salacia oblonga

An Ayurvedic anti-diabetic herb; salacinol and kotalanol are specific alpha-glucosidase inhibitors shown to be as effective as pharmaceutical acarbose for post-meal blood glucose.

Diabetes management in Ayurveda and Sri Lankan folk medicine200-1000mg extract with each meal
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Salam Leaf

Syzygium polyanthum

Indonesian aromatic leaf used as a spice and medicine in Jamu for diabetes management, hypertension, and digestive conditions.

Diabetes managementLeaf tea: 2-3 cups daily; leaves in food; 500mg extract
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Sarracenia purpurea

Sarracenia purpurea

North American carnivorous bog plant; roots used by Native Americans for fever reduction and smallpox.

feverRoot decoction 3-5g 2x/day
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Scoparia Dulcis

Scoparia dulcis

Pantropical weed used in folk medicine across the Americas, Africa, and Asia for its sweet taste and medicinal properties including diabetes management.

diabetes5–10g herb as tea 3x daily
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Sesbania grandiflora

Sesbania grandiflora

Tropical Asian fast-growing tree; flowers and leaves eaten as vegetable; used for diabetes and eye conditions.

diabetesFlowers and leaves as food; 5-10g leaf tea 2x/day
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Solanum Melongena Herb

Solanum melongena

Eggplant leaves and calyx used in Unani and African folk medicine for diabetes, hypertension, and as skin treatment.

treatment of diabetes in Unani medicineFruit freely as food; leaves 2-4g as tea
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Solanum Torvum Herb

Solanum torvum

Spiny shrub widespread in tropical regions used in Thai, Indian, and Caribbean folk medicine for diabetes, anemia, and cardiovascular.

treatment of diabetes in Thai folk medicine2-4g dried fruit as tea or fresh in cooking
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Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana

South American plant used by Guarani people for 1500 years as a sweetener. Leaves are 200-300 times sweeter than sugar with zero calories.

Natural sweetener2-4 fresh leaves or 1g dried leaf powder daily
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Sumac Bark

Rhus glabra

Used by many Native American nations for diabetes, urinary conditions, and as an astringent for wounds.

diabetes3-6g bark or berry tea daily
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Sumac Herb

Rhus coriaria

Sour Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spice plant used medicinally for digestive conditions, diabetes, and antioxidant properties.

Digestive conditions in Persian and Levantine medicineCulinary doses as food medicine; 2-4g dried berries tea; 500mg extract daily
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Syzygium cumini

Syzygium cumini

An Asian fruit tree with seeds and bark used extensively in Ayurveda and folk medicine for diabetes management.

Antidiabetic use500-1000mg seed powder daily
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Syzygium jambos

Syzygium jambos

A tropical Asian tree with edible fruits and medicinal bark used for diabetes, fever, and diarrhea.

Antidiabetic use2-3g bark or leaf as tea
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Tectona grandis

Tectona grandis

Large tropical timber tree whose bark, leaves, and seeds are used in Ayurveda for skin conditions, hair care, and diabetes.

Skin conditions in Ayurveda5-10 g bark decoction; oil applied to scalp
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Teucrium polium

Teucrium polium

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean herb used across Arab traditional medicine for diabetes and digestive conditions.

diabetes3-5g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily
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Tillandsia usneoides

Tillandsia usneoides

Epiphytic bromeliad used by Native Americans and folk healers for fever, rheumatism, and diabetes.

Fever reduction in Native American medicine5-10 g dried plant as decoction
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Tinospora Crispa

Tinospora crispa

Climbing vine native to Southeast Asia used in traditional medicine of Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines for diabetes, malaria, and fever.

diabetesStem decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or 300mg extract
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Tomatillo Husk

Physalis ixocarpa

The papery husks of tomatillos used in Mexican folk medicine for cancer support and diabetes.

diabetes3-9g dried husks as tea daily
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