Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health
TCM herbal formulas for blood sugar regulation, insulin resistance, obesity, and metabolic syndrome — rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and supported by modern pharmacological research.
Traditional Chinese Medicine addresses metabolic imbalance through Spleen Qi deficiency, Phlegm-Damp accumulation, and Yin deficiency with heat — patterns that closely mirror the mechanisms of insulin resistance and chronic inflammation. These formulas support healthy glucose metabolism, appetite regulation, and metabolic vitality at the root level.
Conditions Supported
- Type 2 diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation
- Insulin resistance and pre-diabetes
- Obesity and appetite dysregulation
- Metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia
- High cholesterol and triglycerides
- Fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
- Diabetic complications: neuropathy, nephropathy, and vascular damage
- Spleen qi deficiency with phlegm-damp accumulation
Key Herbs
- Huang Qi (Astragalus) — improves insulin sensitivity; reduces blood glucose; protects against diabetic nephropathy
- Ge Gen (Kudzu Root) — lowers blood glucose; reduces insulin resistance; improves peripheral circulation
- Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) — dries dampness; strengthens Spleen; clinically lowers blood sugar
- Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome) — resolves phlegm-damp; harmonizes Stomach; addresses obesity and metabolic stagnation
- Shan Zha (Hawthorn Berry) — lowers cholesterol and triglycerides; reduces food stagnation; improves fat metabolism
Learn more in our guide to TCM for Diabetes and Metabolic Health.
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