University of Kentucky's Stephen C. Byrnes N.D. says sugar craving are most often caused by an overgrowth of a bacteria naturally found in the intestine. This bacteria, candida, can overpopulate and cause a host of problematic symptoms generally called candidiasis. Use herbs such as licorice and goldenseal to treat this disorder and sugar cravings arising for other reasons. In the Chinese medical tradition, kudzu is often used to stabilize blood sugar levels and combat sugar cravings during alcohol withdrawal.
Aloe Vera
Although further testing is required, the University of Maryland Medical Center reports that drinking aloe vera is believed to help lower blood sugar levels for those with adult onset diabetes. Aloe vera is a bitter and pungent herb used for a host of healing properties including stabilizing blood sugar; therefore reducing sugar cravings. You can take it orally or use it topically. When ingested, aloe vera works as a natural laxative.
Kudzu
According to Ilene Sternberg for The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Chinese have used kudzu's starchy root tubers to treat headaches, hangovers and alcohol dependency for at least 1,300 years. Kudzu is a wild growing vine and the tubers contain a chemical compound called daidzin, which is used in Chinese medicine to suppress alcohol and sugar cravings and diminish the effects of overindulgence.
Goldenseal
Goldenseal's effectiveness to fight sugar cravings lies in its ability to kill the bacteria, candida, that overpopulate in the intestine and may be the cause of sugar cravings. Goldenseal's antiviral and antifungal properties are enhanced by the bitter taste that can be a powerful deterent in the fight against sugar cravings. Cascara has a tremendously bitter taste and is, therefore, most easily taken in capsule form. Cascara sagrada's bacteria fighting properties are complemented by it's efficacy as a stimulant laxative.
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