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Endocrine / Metabolic

Type 2 diabetes (adjunct)

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If they are on insulin or a sulfonylurea, adding bitter melon/fenugreek is a glucose-log problem. Psyllium can blunt post-prandial rise and bind meds.

Primary plants

  1. Psyllium (Plantago ovata)
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    PsylliumHuman data

    Plantago ovata

    Viscous fiber, post-prandial glucose, and lipids. Evidence stronger than most 'diabetes herbs.'

    Typical. 5–10 g with water, away from meds.

    Safety. Binding, obstruction if dry.

  2. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
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    FenugreekHuman data

    Trigonella foenum-graecum

    Adjunct with logs.

    Typical. Seed with meals.

    Safety. Hypoglycemia stacking.

  3. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia)
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    Bitter melonHuman data

    Momordica charantia

    Adjunct with logs.

    Typical. Culinary or standardized extract.

    Safety. Hypoglycemia. Not in pregnancy extracts.

Supportive plants1
  • Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre)
    GymnemaHuman data
    Gymnema sylvestre

    Adjunct, mixed data.

    Typical. Leaf extract.

    Safety. Hypoglycemia.

When this is not enough

  • DKA/HHS, severe hypo, pregnancy, insulin omission to 'use herbs'

Rooted is a private clinical reference for licensed practitioners. It is educational, not a treatment protocol, and not a substitute for the chart, the exam, or pharmacy review. Plant medicines interact with drugs and can harm liver, kidney, heart, pregnancy, and children.

All endocrine / metabolic diagnoses