An Eastern Cape plant has been hailed as a new miracle cure for diabetes.Researchers said "astounding results" had been obtained on the effect of extracts of the Karoo plant Sutherlandia Frutescens in stabilising blood sugar in diabetes one and two.

The research formed part of a nationally funded six-year project by biochemists at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

Their experiments were done with financial help from the Medical Research Council, the National Research Foundation and natural health company Value Added Life.

University Trust Executive Director Kotie Grove described the research as the most exciting so far locally in natural medication.

"The product uses an indigenous plant from which the substance is extracted and manufactured into an over-the-counter medication right here in our country," he said. - Sapa

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