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Gymnema, the Auryvedic Herb that Controls High Blood Sugar
Auryvedic medicine has a long history of using herbs to help deal with diseases.
One of the herbs very commonly used to treat diabetes and high blood sugar is called Gymnema.
It works to rapidly remove the ability to taste sugar: When you put it in your mouth, you can't taste sweet flavors. Although the effect doesn't last long, right afterwards eating a cookie tastes like eating a wad of salt and flour — not very appealing.
Not only does this herb block your ability to taste sugar, it also works quickly to control blood sugar levels.
Even better, it won't drop your blood sugar levels enough to cause hypoglycemia. Even so, if you're taking insulin or anti-diabetic drugs you could experience excessively low blood sugar. So if you are taking these medications, only use Gymnema under professional supervision.
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