Diabetes mellitus type 2 - endocrine pathology, which develops due to a decrease in the sensitivity of the body tissues to insulin, and therefore significantly impaired glucose uptake. In patients with type 2 diabetes, there is an increased blood glucose level, as well as the following clinical signs: excessive thirst, frequent urination, dry skin, poor eyesight, etc.
Treatment of this disease includes strict adherence to diet, moderate exercise, use of sugar reducing drugs, insulin therapy may also be required. The basic methods with the permission of the doctor can be supplemented with folk remedies, which also contribute to the improvement of the patient's condition and prevent the development of complications. So, good results show application of bay leaves in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Therapeutic properties of bay leaf in diabetes mellitus
The bay leaf, so widely used in cooking, has many valuable and useful components in its composition:
- organic acids (valerian, kapron, etc.);
- tannins;
- vitamins A, C, PP, B;
- macro- and microelements (calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, etc.);
- essential oil;
- phytoncides, etc.
Preparations based on this spice have a beneficial effect on the functioning of most organs and systems, contribute to strengthening the body's immune defenses, removing toxins from it. For patients with type 2 diabetes, the laurel leaf will have the following beneficial effects:
- normalization of blood glucose level due to retarding the absorption of carbohydrates;
- improving the functioning of the pancreas responsible for the production of insulin;
- acceleration of wound healing, prevention of trophic ulceration due to wound healing, anti-inflammatory, astringent action;
- normalization of the bladder;
- normalization of sweating.
How to drink bay leaves with diabetes?
To prepare the medicine, you can use both fresh and dried laurel leaves. The main thing is that they are of high quality, large, green, without damage, leaf petioles, plaque. Most often with diabetes is recommended infusion of bay leaf (water tincture), as well as a decoction. Here are the recipes for their preparation.
The recipe for the laurel leaf tincture from diabetes
Ingredients:
- bay leaves - 10-15 pcs .;
- water - 3 cups.
Preparation and use
Raw materials put in a thermos or other container with a lid, pour boiling water, close. Top with a warm towel and leave to stand for 4 hours. Take the remedy daily for half an hour before a meal of 100-150 ml. The course of treatment is from 14 to 21 days, after which a break in treatment is required for about a month.
Recipe for decoction of bay leaf from diabetes
Ingredients:
- bay leaves - 15-20 pieces;
- water - 1 liter.
Preparation and use
Put the raw material in an enamel saucepan, pour cold water and put on a plate. After boiling, reduce heat, cover with a lid and boil for another 20 minutes. Decoction to cool, drain. Take a three to five-day course for 150-200 ml for half an hour before meals, after which to take a break in the therapeutic course for 2 weeks.
When taking drugs from the bay leaf, you should always monitor your blood glucose levels.
Contraindications of bay leaf application in type 2 diabetes
The bay leaf should not be used for therapeutic purposes in type 2 diabetes mellitus in the following cases:
- diabetes of a severe degree;
- peptic ulcer;
- serious diseases of the kidneys, liver, heart;
- poor blood clotting;
- chronic constipation;
- pregnancy.