6. Bay Leaves – More Than a Soup Ingredient
Bay leaves contain polyphenols and essential oils that support both heart and metabolic health.
Benefits:
- Lowers blood sugar and cholesterol
- Enhances insulin function
- Reduces oxidative stress
How to use:
- Simmer 2–3 bay leaves in hot water to make a simple tea.
- Drink once or twice daily.
7. Insulin Plant Leaves (Costus igneus) – Nature’s Glucose Controller
Nicknamed the “Insulin Plant”, this tropical plant lives up to its name with powerful blood sugar-lowering effects.
Benefits:
- Rapidly lowers blood glucose
- Reduces dependence on diabetes medication (when guided by a doctor)
- Encourages pancreas function
How to use:
- Chew 1–2 fresh leaves daily in the morning.
- Make a tea with dried insulin plant leaves.
8. Sage Leaves – The Fat & Sugar Fighter
Sage is not just a culinary herb and it’s also a potent medicinal leaf for those looking to burn fat and control blood sugar.
Benefits:
- Enhances insulin sensitivity
- Reduces inflammation in the gut and joints
- Supports fat loss and metabolism
How to use:
- Steep 1 tsp of dried sage in hot water for 5–7 minutes.
- Drink once daily, preferably after a meal.
9. Mulberry Leaves – The Craving Crusher
Mulberry leaves are widely used in Chinese and Korean medicine to regulate blood sugar and digestion.
Benefits:
- Slows down carbohydrate absorption
- Helps prevent after-meal sugar spikes
- Reduces cravings for sweets
How to use:
- Drink mulberry leaf tea 30 minutes before a high-carb meal.
- Use powdered mulberry leaves in smoothies or soups.
