GURMAR POWDER (Ayurvedic Herb - Gymnema sylvestre) Botanical name – Gymnema sylvestre Family name –Asclepiadaceae English name –Cowplant, Gymnema Common name – Gymnema, Gurmar, Gudmar Synonyms –Vishani, Meshavalli, Ajashringika, Madhunashini Habit – Perennial shrub Parts –Leaves, Root, Bark, and Seeds. Common Uses – The active ingredient of Gymnema is gymnemic acid. This gymneic acid has anti-diabetic properties that help in reducing the glucose levels in the body. It has a stimulative effect on the pancreatic cells that are responsible for the secretion of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is helpful in sugar metabolism in the body. Gymnema is also indicated to cure diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, anti-obesity, constipation, indigestion, weight reducing or obesity problems, and it is used as an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and appetizer. Indications – Roots and leaves are used internally in jaundice, diabetes, decreased digestive fire, and cardiac debility. Roots and seeds are used for fumigation in cough, dyspnoea, and rhinitis. Product description– It is the main ingredient in Madhumehar Yog Capsule. Ingredients: Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre)
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