Some flowers such as dahlias, periwinkles, bananas, hibiscus and butterfly peas have properties that help control blood sugar for diabetics.
Diabetes can gradually affect many body functions including the heart, kidneys, brain, eyes and skin.
Some natural remedies may help prevent the disease or its progression in people with prediabetes and diabetes. Here are flowers that can control blood sugar levels:
Dahlia
Dahlia flowers are not only beautiful to look at but also have excellent medicinal properties, especially for diabetics. The flower petals have three molecules that can control diabetes.
According to research published in Oxford Academic Life Metabolism, dahlias have butein, a dietary flavonoid, which may help reduce brain inflammation and improve blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. .
Periwinkle
Periwinkle, also known as Sadabahar, may help reduce blood sugar levels. However, taking them with diabetes medications is unsafe and can dangerously lower blood sugar levels.
In addition to diabetes, periwinkle can also prevent cancer, cure sore throat, cough, insect bites and other diseases. However, you should carefully research the side effects of this flower before using it.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved purified forms of some chemicals found in periwinkle for cancer treatment.
Butterfly pea flowers are used as food coloring or tea. Image: Phu Thinh
Banana
Bananas may not be recommended for people with diabetes, but banana flowers have anti-diabetic properties and may benefit patients.
A study conducted on diabetic rats showed some symptoms such as hyperglycemia, polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, glycosuria, and reduced body weight in rats treated with banana flowers. and fake body.
Banana flowers and pseudostems have a low glycemic index and high fiber and antioxidant content. This flower can be added to the diet in the form of salads, curries or soups.
Hibiscus
The bright red hibiscus plant has a sweet and sour taste and is famous for its hypoglycemic properties. According to research published in Wiley, Hibiscus sabdariffa tea – a type of hibiscus – lowers fasting blood sugar or after an overnight fast.
Blue beans
Tea made from butterfly pea flowers can be a great addition to a diabetic’s diet. The bright blue petals from the butterfly pea flower have hypoglycemic properties, which lower your blood sugar levels.
Butterfly pea tea can prevent blood sugar spikes and aid digestion. It also improves insulin secretion and regulates glucose metabolism.