AYURVEDIC HERBS CAN SUPPORT YOUR CONDITION BUT THEY SHOULD SUPPLEMENT YOUR ORAL HYPOGLYCEMIC MEDICATIONS NOT REPLACE THEM AND BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS MUST BE MONITORED REGULARLY TO AVOID HYPOGLYCEMIA WHEN PEOPLE MENTION A ROOT FOR LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR THEY MOST COMMONLY MEAN GUDMAR OR VIJAYSAR BOTH ARE EFFECTIVE BUT WORK IN DIFFERENT WAYS GUDMAR HELPS REDUCE SUGAR ABSORPTION FROM THE INTESTINE AND IMPROVES INSULIN SENSITIVITY IT IS VERY USEFUL WHEN BLOOD SUGAR HAS BEEN HIGH FOR MORE THAN A YEAR HOW TO TAKE GUDMAR START WITH A LOW DOSE OF 250 MG POWDER ONCE DAILY TAKE IT TWENTY TO THIRTY MINUTES BEFORE A MEAL WITH LUKEWARM WATER IF TOLERATED WELL THE DOSE CAN BE INCREASED TO TWICE DAILY UNDER SUPERVISION SINCE YOU ARE ON ORAL MEDICINES IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CHECK FASTING AND POST MEAL SUGARS REGULARLY AND NEVER INCREASE THE DOSE ON YOUR OWN VIJAYSAR WORKS BY IMPROVING INSULIN ACTION AND SUPPORTING PANCREATIC FUNCTION IT IS GENTLE AND SAFE FOR LONG TERM USE ONE TRADITIONAL METHOD IS TO SOAK A SMALL PIECE OF VIJAYSAR WOOD IN WATER OVERNIGHT AND DRINK THE WATER IN THE MORNING OR YOU CAN USE VIJAYSAR POWDER IN SMALL DOSES ONCE DAILY NOW REGARDING TBI AND LOW COGNITIVE ENERGY FATIGUE IS A VERY COMMON TRIGGER FOR POOR FOCUS AND MEMORY AYURVEDA UNDERSTANDS THIS AS MAJJA DHATU WEAKNESS AND OJAS DEPLETION CERTAIN HERBS SUPPORT BOTH BRAIN FUNCTION AND OVERALL ENERGY WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH BLOOD SUGAR BRAHMI AND MANDUKAPARNI ARE VERY HELPFUL FOR COGNITIVE SUPPORT IMPROVING FOCUS MEMORY AND MENTAL ENDURANCE THEY ALSO CALM THE NERVOUS SYSTEM WHICH IS IMPORTANT AFTER TBI THESE ARE USUALLY TAKEN IN LOW DOSES WITH WARM WATER OR MILK DEPENDING ON DIGESTION ASHWAGANDHA CAN BE USED IN VERY CAREFULLY ADJUSTED DOSES IF THERE IS NO SUGAR SPIKE AS IT HELPS WITH FATIGUE NERVE STRENGTH AND STRESS HOWEVER IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE STARTED UNDER GUIDANCE IN DIABETIC PATIENTS
To lower blood sugar Start with Karela jamun juice 15 ml twice daily after food with. 30ml. water. Take 1tsp. Of Fenugreek seeds in a cup of water morning before breakfast empty stomach drink water and chew it . Diet also Plays important role for lowering blood sugar Replace wheat with millets White rice with Red rice, par boiled rice, Take Full fruit instead of fruit juices. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati brahmri daily for 5-10mins twice Do yogasana specific for lowering blood sugar, under expert’s guidance. Whi
Which herbal roots u are asking about , can u tell?
Viharda root
Vidhara is not a replacement for diabetes medicine and is not necessary to control blood sugar.
After TBI you should hv to continue your diabetic medicine for brain proper function.
If u want to supplementation yourdiet , you can start with -
Gudmar → helps reduce sugar absorption and cravings Vijaysar → supports blood sugar balance Triphala → supports digestion and metabolism Fenugreek (Methi) → slows sugar absorption after meals
Can choose any one along with meal
Which plant based roots Reference???
Hello So, you’re aiming to keep your blood sugar in check and boost your brainpower naturally, right? Cool that you’re thinking of using herbs alongside your meds, good move not ditching them completely.
Let’s talk about Vidhara root (also known as Ipomoea digitata or Vriddhadaru).
In Ayurveda, it’s known to: –Help with diabetes –Boost strength, nerves, and memory –Nourish your nervous system
Basically, it’s a solid choice for both blood sugar and brain recovery.
How to take Vidhara for Blood Sugar:
Best Vidhara root powder
How much: ½ teaspoon (2–3 grams) twice a day
How: Mix it with warm water Take it half an hour before you eat
For Better Brain Function:
–For brain healing, take Vidhara with: –Warm milk before bed OR –A teaspoon of cow ghee
This can help with: –Memory –Focus –Fixing nerves –Mental tiredness
A Great Combo:
If you can, mix it with: Brahmi powder – ½ tsp Ashwagandha powder – ½ tsp
Take it at night with warm milk. It’s a classic mix for your nervous system.
Important—Be Careful with Diabetes Meds:
Since you’re already taking meds for blood sugar:
–Keep an eye on your blood sugar levels –Start with a small dose for the first few days –Don’t stop your regular meds without asking your doctor –Vidhara is generally safe, but it could make your meds stronger, which could drop your blood sugar too low if you take too much.
What to Eat:
Eat more of: –Warm, cooked foods –Ghee –Moong dal –Veggie soups –Soaked almonds (4–5)
Eat less of: –Cold foods –Sugar, baked goods –Staying up late –Too much screen time
When NOT to Use Vidhara:
Skip it if: –You have ongoing diarrhea –Your blood pressure is super low –You have serious kidney issues
Diabetes means too much Kapha + messed-up fat Brain stuff means Vata + worn-out nerves
Vidhara helps by: Healing tissues, nourishing nerves, and balancing your body
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Thank you for sharing your details and trusting me with your health concerns You can support your blood sugar along with your oral hypoglycemics using ayurvedic roots and herbs Daruharidra root powder half teaspoon in lukewarm water on empty stomach in the morning Monitor fasting sugar every 7 to 10 days Gudmar leaf powder half teaspoon after dinner with warm water helps control sugar and improves insulin sensitivity For cognitive function Ashwagandha root powder half teaspoon with warm milk at night helps nerve repair reduces fatigue and improves focus Brahmi powder quarter teaspoon in the morning with warm water or milk supports memory and concentration Start one herb at a time every 5 to 7 days Avoid skipping meals sleep before 11 pm is critical avoid excess tea coffee and artificial sweeteners Diet support includes soaked almonds walnuts green vegetables moong dal and small quantity of ghee This combination will support your medication reduce fatigue and gradually improve cognitive function
HELLO, VIDHARA ROOT Indication -long standing Type 2 diabetes (an ora hypoglycaemics) -Post TBI cognitive fatigue, reduced mental stamina -General debility and tissue depletion DOSHA AND DHATU INVOLVEMENT DIABETES= Kapha vata predominance TBI and Cognitive fatigue= vata disturbance in Majja dhatu Vidhara root= brimhana-rasayana to nourish depleted tissues and stabilize vata Vidhara is supportive, not a primarily hypoglycaemic drug THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF VIDHARA -rejuvenation -supports cognition -improves strength and endurance -neuro nutritive -reduces fatigue induced cognitive decline ROLE IN BLOOD SUGAR MANAGEMENT -Does not directly lower blood glucose Helps by -improving tissue insulin responsiveness -preventiing weakness and exhaustion seen in chronic diabetes -supporting recovery without aggravating vata Must not replace anti diabetic medication or hypoglycaemic herbs DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION CHURNA= 3-5 gm once daily at night time -with warm milk-> if sugars are controlled -warm water-> if sugars are boderline/high ALTERNATIVE= KASHAYA if digestion is weak -1 tsp coarse powder -boil in 1 1/2 cups water-> reduce to 1/2 cup -once daily at night COMBINATION PROTOCOL To prevent kapha aggravation in diabetics -Vidhara= 3 gm -Ashwagandha= 2 gm -Haridra= 500mg Take once daily at night DURATION OF THERAPY -Minimum=6-8 weeks -Maximum= 3 months MONITORING INVESTIGATION -Fasting blood sugar= weekly -Symptoms of hypoglycemia -digestive tolerance CONTRAINDICATIONS/CAUTIONS -uncontrolled hyperglycemia -obesity with high kapha -poor digestion without correction -avoid high doses and sugary preparations EXPECTED OUTCOMES -reduced mental fatigue -improved cognitive endurance -better recovery capacity -improved overall strength without glycemic destabilisation Vidara root is indicarei as a supportive rasayana for cognitive fatigue and tissue and tissue depletion patients with TBI. It should be used adjunctively with careful glycemic monitoring, and not as a standalone anti-diabetic agent DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
