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Atriplex halimus (Salt Bush)

Salt bush grows throughout the Mediterranean region. It is especially common in areas where the soil is saline. Salt bush is a nutritious plant, high in protein, vitamins C, A, and D, and minerals such as chromium. It is also fairly tasty.
Salt bush may prove useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This idea came to the attention of medical researchers in 1964, when they discovered that sand rats are highly susceptible to developing diabetes. Yet wild sand rats, which regularly consume salt bush, never show any signs of diabetes—they tend to develop it in response to being fed regular laboratory food! As a result, scientists have explored the possibility that salt bush has an antidiabetic effect.

The results of animal studies and preliminary human trials suggest that salt bush does have antidiabetic effects. However, only double-blind, placebo-controlled studies can prove a treatment effective, and none have yet been reported. For this reason, the use of salt bush for diabetes remains speculative.

Dosage
No standard dosage of salt bush has been established. 

Safety Issues
As a plant food commonly consumed by animals and humans, salt bush appears to be relatively safe. However, no comprehensive safety testing of salt bush has been performed.

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