Herbal medicines and Dietary Supplements (HDS) and Aromatherapy

Ancient Egyptians and Greeks prescribed black seeds or black cumin for some ailments such as

headache and to increase milk production.

Black seeds was traditionally used in the Middle East for

asthma and hypertension.

In Arabian Gulf countries, black seeds are prescribed for a variety of ailments including

diabetes.

Fenugreek may have positive effects by promotion of

insulin secretion and enhancement of peripheral utilization of glucose.

Ayurveda used Fenugreek to treat

diabetes mellitus.

antiglycemic and antioxidant effect on animals, used locally with or without honey for wounds treatment for short periods and low concentration.

Myrrh

used traditionally as an anthelmintic, antispasmodic, and antidiabetic herb. In animal studies, there is preliminary evidence suggesting the potential antihyperglycemic effect.

Helteet

used traditionally in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, sore throat, and inflammatory conditions.

Harmel

significant decrease in the blood glucose level and an increase of insulin when using harmel and

glibenclamide.

used traditionally as a laxative, anti-inflammatory agent and in wounds and burns treatment. controversial results of antidiabetic effects. antioxidant and anti-hyperlipidemia effects in animal studies.

aloe

Oral administration of may cause numerous adverse events such as diarrhea, and kidney dysfunction, while adverse events of local application of aloe may include dermatitis, photo-irritation, and erythema.

aloe

use of 3 grams of for eight weeks may be beneficial for diabetic patients and may lower both fasting blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin.

ginger

the use of 1 to 6 grams/day of could significantly reduce blood glucose, tri-glycerides, LDL and total cholesterol.

cinnamon