Product Information
Leaf of life GlaucoAid 250 mg 60 Capsules | 2 oz Bottle Tincture 
A Low Glycemic Index Diet People who consume a great deal of sugar and carbohydrates are the epitome of devitalization, although sugar is the most immediate precursor of ATP. The most common cause of the problem is the body's intolerance of too much sugar hanging around the tissues. If sugar enters the blood stream at a faster rate than it can be processed, it will damage the tissues; Insulin is released to store the sugar, making it unavailable as a fuel. Your first step to brain power then is to ensure that there is an adequate supply of energy for your brain. The most important measure that you must put in place is to consume only whole grain carbohydrates and to severely limit your consumption of sweets.
Plants that contain high levels of chromium reduce insulin resistance. Human studies also suggest a benefit in lipid lowering, and animal studies suggest a benefit in hyoertension. Barley (Hordeum disticum), as well as slowing sugar absorption, has a high chromiu content which has been shown to lower blood sugars in rats. The sulphonamide containing antibiotics were found by serendipity to have a hypoglycemic effect when they were first used as an Sulphonylurea hypoglycaemic drugs were subsequently developed. Sulphur-conyaining herbs sush as garlic (Allium sativum) and onion (Allium cepa) have been found to have some effect in stimulating production. Garlic has been traditionally used in Arabic medicine to treat diabetes. Other herbs Other herbs that have been traditionally used include carrot, nettle, dandelion, sunflower (HeLianthus annuus), life root (Senecio neurorensis), bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), SL Mary's thistle (Silybum marianum), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and andrographis (Andrographis paniculata).
Actions, Indications & Ingredients
- Sweet Broom is included in this formula for its sedative action in treating diabetes, hypertension, hemorrhoids, hepatosis and as an analgesic and amipyretic. It increases the activities of insulin and to reduce the blood glucose level in STZ-diabetic rats. It binds to insulin receptor, which significantly increases plasma insulin level.
Corailla has been proved by a cell culture and glucose uptake assay that the hypoglycemic potential was due to activation of AMP-Activated protein kinase. Corailla s of has been shown to lower blood glucose and improve glucose tolerance without inducing hyperinsulinemia or reducing Intestinal absorption.
Neem contains b-Sitosterol, a steroid, which may be responsible for its hypoglycemic property. It is due to the inhibition action of epinephrine on glucose metabolism, resulting in increased utilization of peripheral glucose and altering the serum cortisol concentration level. Neem is included in this formula for its hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and antimicrobial action for wasting and thirsting disorder and diabetes.
Minnie Root is used for a diabetes remedy and for cleansing the blood. Ruellia Tuberosa is used for alleviating retention of urine, to remedy weakness, as a febrifuge and sudorific; relieve toothache, painful swellings, emetic and purgative. infusion or decoction for a diabetes remedy and for cleansing the blood.
Fit Weed is used as an anti-inflammatory indications of diabetes and such fire toxins chicken pox or for measles, swollen or painful gums, ulcerated lips or gums, canker sores, painful and swollen throat, sores or blotches from warm-febrile diseases.
Carrion Crow Bush is indicated for its purgative actions on diabetes, hypertension, biliousness and fever; grippe and thrush.
Periwinkle is used as a folk remedy for treatment of diabetes in various parts of India. It increases metabolization of glucose and enhances secretion of insulin either from the beta cells of Langerhans or through extrapancreatic mechanism. - Eucalyptus is included in this formula because of its action on diabetes and its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic action in eliminating heat phlegm. Eucalyptus s have antioxidant properties linked to its phenolic constituents and anti-nociceptive properties help in chronic disease as diabetes.
Manicole is included in this formula for its actions in invigorating blood and remove stasis. Manicole contains no less than twenty-two different uses for all parts of the tree commonly used for diabetes and muscle pain, malaria, hepatitis and jaundice, hair loss, hemorrhages, liver diseases and menstrual pain.
Pain Killer is included in this formula because of its action to boost vitality and prevent aging, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. Pain Killer contains the bioactive compound scopoletin which showed antisecretory and antiulcer properties. Pain Killer has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity and ethyl acetate extract of this plant reduce oxidative stress and enhance memory.
Ironweed is used to reduce blood-sugar level, and symptoms associated with diabetes; stomachache, pain, fever, hemorrhage, heart problems and impotence.
Bird Pepper is included in this formula for its actions on invigorating blood circulation and relieving diabetic neuropathy, pain of muscle tension and spasm, and rheumatism.
A study of Castor Oil leaves revealed that administration of this ethanolic extract to the diabetic rats for 20 days, not only significantly lowered the blood glucose of the diabetic animals to almost normal level, but also increased the insulin levels and caused improvement in lipid profile and body weight of the diabetic animals. - For more information on Leaves of Life Botanicals Formulas, please see Leaves of Life: Select Medicinal Plants from Guyana With Healing Properties Volume 2 Single Plants and Formulas.
