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Reduce Blood Sugar Naturally: The Power of Tree Leaves for Diabetes Management | Bite And Diet

Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease. Continuous High blood sugar levels can seriously damage your vital organs including your eyes, nerves and kidney. But you can prevent and delay these complications by keeping your blood sugar in check. 

These leaves have been scientifically proven to have antidiabetic properties that help to reduce your blood sugar without any side effects.

1. Mango leaves: 


The scientific name of Mango is Magniferia Indica. Studies have found that mango leaves extract helps to decrease post meal blood glucose level by decreasing damage to beta cells of pancreas.


2. Curry leaves:


The scientific  name of curry leaves is Murraya Koenii. Curry leaves are natural flavouring agents that enhances both taste and aroma. They are rich in medicinal nutraceutical properties and are found to have blood glucose lowering properties. They also helps to protect your kidney from damage due to high blood sugar. 


3. Peepal leaves: 

The scientific name of peepal tree is Ficus carica. Its leaves possesses antidiabetic property by regenerating beta cells and stimulating the production of insulin. 


4. Bael leaves:

The scientific name of bael is Aegle marmelos also wood apple. Its leaves are used as an Ayurvedic remedy for the treatment of diabetes. Studies have found 50% reduction in blood sugar on 12th day after continuous administration of bael leaves extract.


5. Guava leaves: 

The scientific name of guava is Psidium guajava L., Myrtaceae. Its leaves posses a strong antioxidant and antidiabetic property. Studies have found that guava leaves extract can help to lower fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, total triglycerides and creatinine. It can be also used as a functional food to protect liver, kidney, and pancreas damage. 


How to use ?

Dry few leaves, makes its powder. Boil 1tbsp of dried leaves, boil it in water and drink it 30 min after meals. You can also use fresh leaves instead of dried leaves. 





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