Advice on Including Paneer Flower in Diabetes Management - #43160
Hi, this is Prashant. I am taking regular medication for diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid issues. One of my friends advised me to include Paneer flower/ Withania coagulans in my daily diet, saying it will help manage diabetes. Please advise.
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Doctors' responses
When considering adding Paneer flower, or Withania coagulans, into your daily routine, especially with your current health conditions—diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid issues— it’s important to proceed with caution and informed knowledge. Known in Ayurveda for its regulatory effects on metabolism, Withania coagulans may offer benefits in managing blood sugar levels due to its potential influence on improving insulin sensitivity.
However, integrating it into your regimen should not replace any prescribed medication, but rather supplement your existing diabetes management plan. Since you’re under medical treatment for diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid, it’s crucial to consult with your doctor or an Ayurvedic practitioner before making any changes. This ensures no adverse interactions occur between the herb and your current medication.
Typically, the recommended use in Ayurveda is to soak around 5-6 dried berries of Withania coagulans overnight in a glass of water and consume the strained water the next morning on an empty stomach. However, considering your case with multiple health concerns, moderation is key. Monitoring your blood sugar levels regularly after beginning this supplement can also provide clearer insights into how it affects you personally.
Remember, Ayurveda stresses a holistic approach and lifestyle modifications. In addition to herbs, maintaining a balanced diet, including fiber-rich foods, regular physical activity tailored to your needs, stress management through breathing exercises or yoga, and ensuring sound sleep can collectively contribute to enhanced well-being and stable blood sugar levels.
Lastly, while Withania coagulans is generally considered safe, any herbal remedy should be approached with the understanding that individual responses can vary based on one’s prakriti (constitution) and current health state. If you notice any new symptoms or changes in your condition, seek professional advice promptly.

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