Vitamins and Herbs

American ginseng is not as popular or well known as it Asian cousin, but it is moving into forefront of alternative medicine as a possible dietary supplement to control diabetes.

While traditional beliefs have held that Asian ginseng creates harmony among the body’s different systems, it has not been verified by modern science. However, two recent studies on American ginseng and diabetes have shown very promising results. Both studies were conducted at the University of Toronto. In these randomized studies both diabetic and non-diabetic patients showed significant decreases in blood sugar levels. While animal studies have shown similar results, these are the first studies to scientifically document American ginseng’s hypoglycemic effects.