[Latin Name] Sambucus nigra

[Specification] Anthocyanidins15% 25% UV

[Appearance] Purple fine powder

Plant Part Used: Fruit

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is elderberry extract?]

Elderberry extract comes from the fruit of the Sambucus nigra or Black Elder, a species found in Europe, Western Asia, North Africa, and North America. Called “the medicine chest of the common people,” Elder flowers, berries, leaves, bark, and roots have all been used for centuries in traditional folk medicines.Elder fruit contains vitamins A, B and C, flavonoids, tannins, carotenoids, and amino acids. Elderberry is believed to possess therapeutic uses as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and immuno-stimulant.

[Function]

1. As medicine raw material: It can promote the healing of gastrointestinal ulcers; It can be used for acute and chronic hepatitis and hepatitis evocable hepatomegaly, hepatocirrhosis; promote the healing of liver function.

2. As foodstuff colorant: Widely used in cakes, beverage, candy, ice cream etc..

3. As chemical raw material for daily use: Widely used in many kinds of green medicine toothpastes and cosmetics.

1. Dandelion
Dandelion is one of the best herbs to treat diabetes. Apart from natural compounds that act as insulin, dandelion is also rich in vitamins A and C, carotene and flavonoids. Tests conducted on diabetic mice showed that dandelion helped regulate blood sugar. Take dandelion capsules daily after meal and you can also take it in the form of tincture, tea or its powdered roots, leaves and flowers. Take 4-10g of fresh dandelion leaves daily, or 1-2 teaspoon of its liquid extracts. To make dandelion tea for diabetes management, pour boiling water on dandelion leaves and steep for 10 minutes.

2. Bitter melon
Bitter melon contains a group of active compounds like momordicin and glycosides that are considered as some of the best natural herbs for diabetes. The lectin in bitter melon acts as insulin to lower blood glucose levels by working directly on peripheral tissues. Take at least 50 to 100 ml of bitter melon juice daily. Tincture of bitter melon is also readily available and you can take 1.3ml daily. In powdered form, you must take at least 1-2 grams daily as part of natural herbal diabetes treatment.

3. Fenugreek
Fenugreek has been proven to be one of the best natural diabetes treatments as it is rich in fiber which reduces blood sugar in Type II diabetes. The metabolic and molecular action of Fenugreek chelates trace metals which has been seen in experimental diabetic tissues. Fenugreek seeds have also shown postprandial (after meals) hypoglycemic action on blood sugar. You must eat at least 5-30 grams of leaves of fenugreek daily. Fenugreek seeds are also available in the form of powder. Try and consume three ½ ounce seeds daily.

4. Amla or Indian Gooseberry
The sour fruit of Indian gooseberry plant (Emblica officinalis), also called Amla, is rich in vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. It also contains phosphorus, iron and calcium and tests conducted on animals have shown anti-diabetic properties. Dosage of Amalaki best supplements for diabetes is one capsule daily. You can also buy Amla powder which is readily available commercially. Mix the powder in water, add some fresh lemon juice and drink the mixture daily.

5. Turmeric
Turmeric consists of dried fresh rhizomes of the Curcuma family of plants. It contains curcumin as well as alpha and beta pinene, alpha- phellandrene, camphor, camphene, zingiberene, and alpha and beta curcumenes. All these compounds are known to have hypoglycemic and antioxidant activity. Powdered form of turmeric is one of the best natural supplements for diabetes. Experts recommend consuming 500-800mg of turmeric daily. You can add a teaspoon of turmeric to warm milk and drink it before bed time.

6. French Lilac
French Lilac belongs to the Fabaceae family of herbs which has been used since the Middle Age as natural diabetes treatment. As a part of the list of herbs to treat diabetes, you can use French Lilac in the form of tincture, herbal infusion or teas. Drink herbal infusion of French Lilac two times a day.

Top 12 Diabetic Herbs List – Part 2: https://youtu.be/zn5VLnmKrp4

T.C. Şeker Kurumunda Aralık 2015 tarihinde yaptığım sunum (Prof.Dr. Osman KOLA; okola@adanabtu.edu.tr) Stevia, steviol glycosides, stevioside, rebaudioside