Diabetes/High Blood Sugar
A chronic condition where the body does not produce or properly use insulin, leading to high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
🌱 Boil the leaves in 4 glasses of water for 15–20 minutes to create a tea (decoction).
🌱 Drink 1 cup of the cooled decoction once a day. (Do not add sugar.)
Other Treatment Steps:
💧 wash 10-15 leaves with water.
Possible allergic reactions in rare cases.
Consult your **healthcare provider** before using, especially if you are already taking blood sugar medication, to avoid hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar).
Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
- Usually found in the lowland and secondary forests of Sibuyan Island, Romblon. You would typically find them in areas with ample moisture, like along riverbanks, within the forested.
- Classification: Native/Indigenous