Archive for the ‘diabetes’ Category



Diabetes Review - Conventional Drugs and Herbal Remedies

Friday, December 21st, 2007

Dealing with diabetes is a challenge for many, as this condition can be a lifelong burden. Millions of people in the United States and around the world are diagnosed with diabetes, most of them as early as school age. However, thanks to the marvels of modern medicine, diabetes has become ...

LUO HAN GUO - Sweet Fruit Used as Sugar Substitute and Medicinal Herb

Friday, December 21st, 2007

Luo Han Guo (fructus momordicae) refers to the fruit of Siraitia grosvenori, formerly called Momordica grosvenori, a member of the Curcubitaceae . The fruit is well-known for its sweet taste; this plant family (Gourd family) has other members that contain remarkable sweet components, including additional species of the genus Siraitia ...