009. Natural treatments for prevention: diabetes
Managing diabetes mellitus requires an integrated approach based on balance, diet, and constant monitoring. The use of medicinal plants with hypoglycemic properties can serve as complementary support in regulating blood glucose levels. Bilberry leaves, mulberry, goat's rue, and bean pods are recognized in phytotherapy for their role in supporting carbohydrate metabolism. These remedies, administered as infusions or decoctions, act as long-term adjuvants. It is essential that their use be coordinated with specialist medical advice and not replace prescribed medication.
Diabetes Mellitus
Hyperglycemia, i.e. increased glucose concentration in the blood and urine (glycosuria) above normal limits. The treatments are long term so this adjutant list is also a long term use.
These, administered in the form of infusions or decoctions, will be sweetened with saccharin or cyclamate.
Adjuvant treatment with plants to be effective must be long-term, at least one month.
Folium Myrtilli (Blueberry leaves) considered among the most effective products, the hypoglycemic action being due to neomyrtiline. Infusion of one tablespoon of leaves to one cup of water; drink 2 cups per day.
Folium Mori (Mulberry leaves). Infusion of 1-2 tablespoons of leaves to one cup of water; drink 2-3 cups per day.
Galegae officinalis herb (Goat's rue) . Infusion of 2 teaspoons of plant per cup of water; drink 2-3 teas per day.
Fructus Phaseoli sine seminibus (bean pods). Decoction of 1 tablespoon of pods per cup of water; drink 2-3 cups per day. Double extraction: 4 tablespoons of plant are left to macerate, overnight, in a liter of water, then boiled until reduced by half. Drink during the day.
Folium Juglandis (walnut leaves). Infusion of 1 teaspoon of leaves per cup of water; drink 2 cups per day. Infusion of 4 tablespoons of leaves per cup of water; take 3 tablespoons per day.
Folium Salviae (sage leaves). Infusion of 1-1/2 teaspoons of leaves per cup of water; drink 2-3 cups per day.
Folium Urticae (Nettle leaves). Infusion of one tablespoon of leaves to one cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
Radix Bardanae (Burdock root). Infusion of one tablespoon of root to one cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
Folium Cynarae (Artichoke leaves) - lowers blood sugar, probably due to an oxidase. Infusion of one teaspoon of leaves to one cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day, in courses of 20-30 days, with breaks equal to the duration of the course.
Diet tea 1
The composition of this tea includes plants with hypoglycemic principles such as: Folium Myrtilli (Blueberry leaves), Folium Mori (Mulberry leaves), Folium Juglandis (Walnut leaves). Fructus Phaseoli sine seminibus (bean pods) to which Folium Menthae (mint leaves) and Herba Taraxaci (dandelion) are added which, by increasing bile secretion and activating digestion, regulate metabolic changes.
Infusion of one tablespoon of the mixture to a cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
Diet Tea 2
Folium Myrtilli (Bilberry leaves) 6 parts
Folium Betulae (birch leaves) 2 parts
Folium Urticae (nettle leaves) 1 part
Fructus Phaseoli (bean pods) 1 part
Infusion of one tablespoon of the mixture to a cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
List of medicinal plants from this article object of official studies (published on : pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) :
Goat's rue (Galega officinalis): PMCID: PMC7764533.
Bean pods (Phaseolus vulgaris): PMCID: PMC11243055.
Walnut leaves (Juglans regia): PMCID: PMC9528103.
Sage leaves (Salvia officinalis): PMC11420034
Artichoke leaves (Cynara scolymus): PMC10974306.
Mint leaves (Mentha piperita): PMCID: PMC10420633
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): PMCID: PMC9572089.
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Author's Note – May 31, 2026
My name is Costel A., and I am a passionate researcher dedicated to exploring
the role and benefits of medicinal plants. For over 20 years, I have been
gathering data from written sources and comparing this information with the
insights of doctors and phytotherapists whom I interview directly. By
cross-referencing these findings with published research databases, I have
chosen to share this collection with you.
I would also like to share the lessons I have learned throughout all these years of acquiring knowledge:
Prevention is key: The role of medicinal plants is immense when it comes to disease prevention. If you recognize the signs early and apply the right advice, you stand every chance of preventing an illness from taking hold. Therefore, I recommend applying these summaries and tips before reaching the stage of illness.
The individuality of the body: Every organism reacts differently, even to medicinal plants considered safe. Some remedies have a milder effect, while others are stronger, just as every person has different weaknesses or strengths. For this reason, it is essential to consult a phytotherapist to guide your choices.
The power of belief and the placebo effect: The third lesson relates to perception and efficacy. If you have faith in a remedy, its value and effectiveness increase—a fact demonstrated by multiple studies dedicated to the placebo effect. Therefore, when choosing a plant or a tea, seek the advice of a certified professional, but especially someone in whom you have absolute trust.