Written by Longjam Dineshwori
Updated: June 11, 2020
Ashwagandha, also known as Indian Ginseng, is one of the most popular herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is known as Withania Somnifera, Poison Gooseberry or Winter Cherry in different parts of the world. Ashwagandha has been used for centuries in Ayurveda to cure various diseases such as arthritis, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, tumours, tuberculosis, asthma, menstrual problems, etc. Now, there is also scientific evidence that this ancient medicinal herb can help battle diabetes.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is abnormally high. The glucose in the blood is your main source of energy and it comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone produced the pancreas, helps cells to absorb glucose from the food and convert it into energy. It helps help our bodies to store extra glucose for later use so that blood sugar levels remain at a safe level. In people with diabetes, the pancreas produces very little or no insulin, or the body does not respond appropriately to insulin. There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes.
Ashwagandha for diabetes control
Ashwagandha extracts are known to be extremely beneficial in bringing diabetes under control. Ayurveda experts claim that Ashwagandha can help diabetics by influencing the production of insulin and insulin sensitivity. According to them, Ashwagandha extracts can stimulate the secretion of insulin in bloodstream and reduce sugar levels in the blood. It has been found to be especially effective for people with Type 2 diabetes - the most common type of diabetes that accounts for around 90% of all diabetes cases. The possible side-effects.
