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  • Diabetes complications in Kenya. Colour lithograph by Ministry of Health, ca. 2000.
  • Diabetes complications in Kenya. Colour lithograph by Ministry of Health, ca. 2000.
  • Foot complications related to diabetes in Kenya. Colour lithograph by Ministry of Health, ca. 2000.
  • Foot complications related to diabetes in Kenya. Colour lithograph by Ministry of Health, ca. 2000.
  • Iris unguicularis Poir. Iridaceae. Algerian iris. Rhizomatous perennial. Distribution: NW Africa, E. Mediterranean It has scientifically-based potential. The rhizomes contain the chemical kaempferol which inhibits the enzyme alpha-glucosidase in the gut, reducing the rate of glucose absorption. This could be used to prevent the dangerous peaks of blood sugar that occur in diabetics and reduce eye and kidney complications. The unprocessed rhizome contains iridin, a toxic glycoside, which causes 'nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and skin irritation'. Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
  • Use Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root : kidney, liver & bladder cure.
  • Use Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root : kidney, liver & bladder cure.
  • Domestic pet. Diabetic dog
  • Goals of healthy eating to prevent diabetes in Kenya. Colour lithograph by Ministry of Health, ca. 2000.