Tripatra Mix
Fenugreek seed · Neem leaf · Ivy gourd leaf
A homemade herbal mix powder: a natural daily food supplement for people who look after their blood sugar.
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How to take
- At night: soak 1 teaspoon (about 5 g) in a glass of water. In the morning, stir and drink on an empty stomach.
- Or in the morning: mix 1 teaspoon in a glass of warm water and drink straight away.
- No more than once a day. It tastes bitter; that is normal.
Ingredients and research
Fenugreek is rich in soluble fibre (galactomannan) that slows digestion. A meta-analysis of clinical trials found modest reductions in fasting blood sugar and HbA1c, though the studies varied in quality and dose.
Neelakantan N, et al. Effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) intake on glycemia: a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Nutrition Journal, 2014. PubMed
A familiar leaf in Bengali cooking and folk practice. A small randomised trial in newly diagnosed people found a moderate fall in blood sugar after 90 days of ivy gourd extract. Larger studies are still needed.
Kuriyan R, et al. Effect of supplementation of Coccinia cordifolia extract on newly detected diabetic patients. Diabetes Care, 2008. PubMed
Used for centuries in Ayurveda and village Bengal. Most research on its effect on blood sugar is still in the lab or in animals; reliable human evidence is limited, so it is used in a small amount as a supporting herb.
Who should not use it, or should ask a doctor first
- If you take diabetes medicine or insulin: blood sugar may drop too low (shaking, sweating, dizziness). Tell your doctor before starting and check your sugar regularly for the first two weeks.
- Do not use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or when trying to conceive.
- Not for children.
- If you take blood thinners, have liver or kidney disease, or before surgery: ask your doctor.
- People allergic to peanuts or chickpeas may also react to fenugreek.
- If you get bloating or loose stools, take less; stop if it continues.
This information is general, not medical advice. No claim is made to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.