Dr. Sebi viewed diabetes not merely as a condition of high blood sugar, but as an imbalance in the body caused by mucus buildup, poor diet (especially hybrid and acidic foods), and damage to the pancreas and liver. His herbal recommendations focused on cleansing the blood, repairing the pancreas, nourishing the liver, and restoring circulation.
Below is an organized list of Dr. Sebi’s recommended herbs for diabetes, grouped by their primary function to clarify how each supports healing. Here we feature 13 Dr. Sebi-Approved herbs for diabetes, listed according to function:
Dr. Sebi Herbs for Diabetes (Organized by Function)
Pancreas-Healing & Blood Sugar Regulators
These herbs directly support insulin production, pancreas repair, and glucose balance.
- Nopal (Prickly Pear Cactus): Stabilizes blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity.
- Prodijiosa (Brickellia grandiflora): Known as a “pancreas herb,” traditionally used for diabetes.
- Huereque (Ibervillea sonorae): Regenerates pancreatic tissue, strong anti-diabetic properties.
- Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia): Mimics insulin activity, lowers blood sugar naturally.
Bitter Detoxifiers & Mucus Removers
Bitters cleanse the body, improve digestion, and clear mucus that impairs pancreatic and liver function.
- Hombre Grande (Quassia amara): Extremely bitter, scrapes mucus, detoxifies, stimulates digestion.
- Contribo (Aristolochia trilobata): Bitter cleanser, removes toxins that damage the pancreas.
- Guaco (Mikania guaco): Anti-inflammatory, blood cleanser, supports circulation.
- Chaparral (Larrea tridentata) – deeply detoxifying, antioxidant, clears waste.
Blood Purifiers & Circulatory Support
These herbs cleanse the blood, improve circulation, and help nutrients reach cells.
- Burdock Root (Arctium lappa): Strong blood purifier, supports the pancreas and liver.
- Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus): Cleanses the liver and blood, mild laxative effect.
- Elderberry / Elderflower (Sambucus spp.): Boosts immunity, acts as a blood cleanser.
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Supports liver function, aids digestion, balances blood sugar.
- Sarsaparilla (Smilax spp.) – high in iron and minerals, blood purifier.
- Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) – cleanses the blood, improves circulation.
Immune & System Regulators
These herbs strengthen the body’s defense system, balancing inflammation and immunity.
- Guinea Hen Weed / Anamu (Petiveria alliacea): Immune booster, supports blood sugar regulation.
- Kalawalla (Polypodium leucotomos): Balances the immune system, reduces inflammation.
Herbal Formulas Dr. Sebi Used for Diabetes
Dr. Sebi often combined herbs into formulas or tonics rather than using single herbs. For diabetes, these are appropriate formulas:
- Bio Ferro: Blood and iron tonic containing burdock, yellow dock, sarsaparilla, and other herbs.
- Iron Plus / Green Food Plus: Mineral-rich support to rebuild cells.
- Lymphalin: Cleanses the lymphatic system.
- Endocrine (Pancreas Support): Cleanses and nourishes the pancreas. Includes nopal and other bitters to stimulate pancreatic repair.
Important Notes
- Dr. Sebi emphasized that herbs work best when paired with his Nutritional Guide, which involves removing starches, processed sugars, and hybrid foods.
- He linked diabetes to pancreatic damage from mucus and acidic foods, highlighting the need for both cleansing and rebuilding.
- These herbs are supportive, but results depend on consistency with diet and lifestyle changes.
Why Bitters (like Hombre Grande and Contribo) Were Key for Dr. Sebi
- They scrape mucus from intestinal walls.
- They stimulate bile flow, aiding liver and pancreas function.
- They reduce sugar cravings naturally by rebalancing taste for alkaline foods.
- They activate enzyme production, improving digestion of natural sugars.
Conclusion
Dr. Sebi’s Endocrine formula, combining Guaco, Nopal, Prodijiosa, Huereque, and Contribo, specifically targeted pancreatic cleansing and regeneration. Complementary herbs like Hombre Grande, Burdock, Yellow Dock, and Dandelion supported healing by purifying the blood and liver, creating a natural approach to managing diabetes.
