Abuta PlusT is a formula containing three South American
herbs: Abuta (Chondodrendon tomentosum), Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon
citratus) from the Amazon rainforest and Pasuchaca (Germanium
delsianum), a mountain herb which grows in the Peruvian Andes.
Scientific literature has suggested for some time that both Pasuchaca
and Lemon Grass contain blood sugar regulation (hypoglycemic) properties.
Abuta however had not been studied scientifically for its effect
on blood sugar although there is an oral tradition in some parts
of the Peruvian rainforest which attests to its positive effect
on high blood sugar. Whole World Botanicals, Inc. sponsored a clinical
trial in 2001 to ascertain the validity of the oral tradition and
the results have been most impressive. As the results of the study
have not yet been published, only a summary is provided here. The
study was a double blind, placebo controlled study involving 20
patients. The patients were all taking oral medication for Type
II Diabetes. They were asked to continue with their medication
and while they also took one capsule of the Abuta Formula Extract
twice daily with breakfast and lunch. The patients in the study
all had blood sugar levels of between 180 and 270, in spite of being
on oral medication. By the end of the eight weeks of the study
all of the patients taking the abuta extract were within normal
limits of blood sugar level, ranging from 70 to 120. The patients
taking the placebo remained at roughly the same level of blood sugar.
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What is especially remarkable about this study is that
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virtually all studies of the effects of a therapeutic botanical
on blood sugar level have been done on experimental animals,
not with human beings.
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The scientists conducting the trial explicitly told the participants
that they did not want them to improve their diet.
The initial intake interview revealed that the diet of the participants
included a substantial amount of starches (white rice and/or potatoes
on a daily basis); fried foods, and refined white sugar on a daily
basis as well. The participants in the study were told not go "hog
wild" with their diet but also not to improve their diet. The reason:
the investigators did not want to be measuring the effect of an
improved diet-they wanted to measure the effect of the botanical.
Since a strong contributing cause to the development of Type II
Diabetes Mellitus is a poor diet, and since most people suffering
from this condition are unable to maintain a hypoglycemic diet for
any length of time, the most desirable outcome of the study would
show that the participants could continue to eat a hyperglycemic
diet but at the same time improve their blood sugar levels. To try
to minimize the possibility that they were improving their diets
during the study, the investigators did NOT have the physician ask
these participants what they had eaten when they picked up their
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The initial study was followed up with a second smaller study of
the Royal Abuta PlusT formula which included Pasuchaca (Germanium
delsianum), a well known hypoglycemic herb from the Central
Sierra of Peru and with Cymbopogon citratus, which is native
to the New World and grows especially well in tropical climates.
Although the latter is generally known more for its digestive effects,
its hypoglycemic qualities have also been documented. This formula
represented an improvement on the single herb in several respects,
which will become part of the published study.
At the end of the eight week study, some of the participants in
the trial elected to discontinue their medication. The physician
participating in the study advised them to double their dosage of
Royal Abuta PlusT to two capsules twice daily with meals (12 hours
apart). These individuals have been able to maintain a normal blood
sugar, with the exception of one man, whose diet was particularly
unhealthy. He required two capsules of the Royal Abuta Plus Formula
three times a day (a total of 6) in order to maintain a normal blood
sugar level.
Whole World Botanicals presents this formula not as a cure, diagnosis,
prevention or treatment of diabetes. Rather it is helpful in ameliorating
the symptom of an elevated blood sugar level and can be used as
a nutritional therapy in conjunction with an oral pharmaceutical
drug prescribed by a physician. The real value of this herbal formula
is that it helps correct the effects of a hyperglycemic diet which
is high in starch (white rice, potatoes, corn) and in refined white
sugar. This type of diet is part of the cultural norm both in urban
Peru and in the United States and in industrialized countries everywhere.
Whereas there may be a genetic predisposition to the development
of Type II Diabetes Mellitus, dietary factors are very important
in reducing the symptoms. This herbal formula represents part of
a healthy diet for a person with Type II diabetes and is presented
as a dietary supplement which will help to offset unfavorable dietary
factors.
Dosing Considerations
The effects of Royal Abuta PlusT require about six weeks to take
full effect. This is an advantage as there is no sudden drop in
blood sugar level. It is recommended that this product be taken
with breakfast and with lunch.
WARNING: People with "brittle diabetes" who experience great
swings from high to low blood sugar and are at risk for falling
into a diabetic coma at night should consult their physician before
taking this product and should not take it at night.
Directions
Take one capsule with breakfast and one with lunch on a daily basis.
If blood sugar drops below normal (80), consult your physician about
reducing your pharmaceutical medication.
If after six weeks, the blood sugar is still high (out of normal
range), one capsule of Royal Abuta PlusT may be taken in
the morning and two capsules may be taken with lunch. If after
an additional three weeks, the blood sugar still continues high,
two capsules may be taken with breakfast and two capsules taken
with lunch.
*This product has not been evaluated by the FDA, and is not intended
to diagnose prevent or cure any disease. If you are ill, consult
a qualified health care practitioner.
Viana Muller, Ph.D. 2002
This material may not be copied in part or in it's entirety without
prior written permission from the author.
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