I have heard that Chinese herbs are useful for the treatment of diabetic
neuropathy. Is this true?
Whenever you hear the word made in the Orient, you should always question yourself about the purity and effectiveness of whatever is being sold. There are 100s herbs being used to treat Diabetic neuropathy. However, most of the published studies from China are questionable and hard to interpret.
Anecdotal reports indicate that none of the herbs work. As of now, I would not recommend any Chinese herb for diabetic neuropathy. Go and see and endocrinologist and get yourself some prescription medications. In the meantime, protect your feet and wear padded shoes. Of course, you are free to try the herbs-if they work, do write back with the name of the herb.
