Can people with high blood sugar drink hawthorn leaves tea?

Jul 04, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have diabetes, and I heard that drinking a combination of lotus leaf and hawthorn can lower blood sugar. I would like to purchase some to drink. May I ask if it is safe for someone with high blood sugar to consume lotus leaf steeped with hawthorn?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high blood sugar can drink lotus leaf and hawthorn tea. Both lotus leaf and hawthorn are ingredients with multiple health benefits. For patients with high blood sugar, moderate consumption of lotus leaf and hawthorn tea may provide certain benefits. Lotus leaf helps relieve constipation, promotes diuresis, and lowers blood sugar levels, while hawthorn aids digestion, alleviates food stagnation, promotes qi circulation, and disperses blood stasis. Drinking lotus leaf and hawthorn tea together can help control blood sugar levels, improve digestion and excretion, and enhance overall health. It is important to note that lotus leaf and hawthorn tea cannot completely replace medical treatment. Patients with high blood sugar should still undergo standardized treatment under the guidance of a physician. Additionally, consumption should be moderate, as excessive intake may lead to physical discomfort. Moreover, individual body conditions and disease statuses vary, so it is advisable to consult a physician or nutritionist before consumption to ensure safe and effective utilization of the health benefits of lotus leaf and hawthorn.