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Gymnema sylvestre |
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Botanical Name : Gymnema sylvestre
Common Name : Gurmar
Standardized For : Upto 75% Gymnemic acid by Gravimetry
Upto 30% Gymnemic acid by HPLC
Description : Light To Dark Green Coloured Powder
Plants : Leaf
Applications:
Antidiabetic |
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Introduction:
Currently it is one of the major botanicals being administered for those suffering from diabetes, in boosting insulin levels and controlling healthy blood sugar levels.
It has unique property to directly mask the tongue's ability to taste sweet foods; at the same time suppresses glucose absorption from the intestine. This is the reason it is known in Hindi as 'gurmar', or "destroyer of sugar".
Assay of active principles are carried out using TLC techniques.
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Active constituents: two resins, gymnemic acids, tartaric acid, gurmarin, calcium oxalate, glucose, saponins, stigmasterol, quercetin, and the amino acid derivatives betaine, choline and trimethylamine. |
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Benefits of Gymnema sylvestre
. Diabetes - Gymnema sylvestre has been shown to be helpful in the treatment of Type I and Type II diabetes. Reduces fasting blood sugar levels, insulin requirements & blood sugar control gets much improved.
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Mechanism
Gymnemic acid helps to lower and balance blood sugar levels. |
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Curb diabetes by blocking sugar binding sites and hence not allowing the sugar molecules to accumulate in the body.
In those with type 1 diabetes, Gymnema seems to enhance the action of insulin. Gymnema can double the amount of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, and return blood sugar levels to normal.
. Decrease Sugar Cravings - It can take away the ability to taste sweet foods.
. It can help people who wish to lose weight.
. Gymnema removes sugar from pancreas, restores pancreatic function.
. It stimulates the circulatory system, increases urine secretion.
. Also useful for the treatment of swollen glands, cough, and fever |
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Other Uses
- Liver tonic - It helps your blood to clear away of all the toxins.
- As it helps to purify blood, it clears up skin. It is a very good remedy for skin infections such as eczema, psoriasis, acne. Gymnema helps to remove the scars on the face. Gymnema gives glow to your skin.
- Gymnema sylvestre help lower bad cholesterol levels & triglycerides.
- The plant is acrid, anti-inflammatory, anodyne. It is useful in hepatosplenomegaly, dyspepsia, constipation, jaundice, helminthiasis, cardiopathy, amenorrhoea.
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Medicinal uses:
The herb has shown to reduce blood sugar, glycosylated hemoglobin and glycosylated plasma proteins when used for 18-20 months. The effect is gradual rather than immediate with conventional drugs.
Does not contraindicate any other medication. You can take this product along with your present medication |
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Side Effects:
Gymnema sylvestre is generally considered a safe herb but side effects can occur, especially if it is not used correctly.
The main side effect from this powerful herb is hypoglycemia. People with Type I and Type II diabetes should consult with their health care provider before taking Gymnema sylvestre. |
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