Can people with diabetes drink American ginseng and Dendrobium officinale?
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
Diabetic patients with hyperglycemia can consume Dendrobium officinale (Tiepi Shihu). The quality of Dendrobium officinale is slightly superior to that of ordinary Dendrobium, and it has effects of nourishing yin, improving vision, and supporting stomach yin. Common symptoms in diabetic patients such as dry mouth, poor appetite, and eye irritation may be alleviated by taking Dendrobium officinale, which has no significant effect on increasing blood glucose levels. In addition to using Dendrobium officinale as a supplement, patients diagnosed with diabetes should still undergo standard "five-pillar" diabetes management.
Many of our family members and friends suffer from weak gastrointestinal function and high blood sugar, which later leads to a series of complications. The gastrointestinal tract is a vital organ for digestion and absorption; only by properly regulating it can we ensure good health. Because of elevated blood glucose levels, individuals must pay extra attention in daily life to prevent diabetes-related complications. So, can people with diabetes drink American ginseng and Dendrobium (Tiepi Shihu)?
Can People with Diabetes Consume American Ginseng and Dendrobium (Tiepi Shihu)?
Patients with diabetes and high blood sugar can consume Dendrobium. Tiepi Shihu, a higher-quality variety of Dendrobium, helps nourish yin, improve vision, and support stomach health. Common symptoms among diabetics—such as dry mouth, poor appetite, bad breath, blurred vision, and eye irritation—can be alleviated by taking Dendrobium. It does not significantly raise blood glucose levels. However, while Dendrobium may serve as a supportive supplement, patients should still follow the standard "five-pillar" diabetes management protocol after diagnosis.
Dendrobium also exhibits strong inhibitory effects against Helicobacter pylori, a common pathogen responsible for gastrointestinal diseases. It aids in treating H. pylori-positive conditions such as atrophic gastritis, superficial gastritis, and duodenal ulcers. Additionally, Dendrobium promotes bile secretion and has traditionally been regarded in Chinese medicine as beneficial for nourishing liver yin. Known as "Tiepi Fengdou," it is commonly used in treating various liver and gallbladder disorders, including hepatitis, cholecystitis, and gallstones.
As people enter middle age, bodily fluids (yin) begin to decline and musculoskeletal functions gradually weaken. Dendrobium helps nourish these essential fluids, which lubricate the joints, strengthen tendons and bones, improve joint mobility, and enhance resistance to rheumatic conditions. It also effectively improves blood stasis, lowers blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and plays a role in managing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health and happiness!
