| GURMAR, Gymnema sylvestre |
| Parts used: Leaves |
| Constituents: Resins, gymnemic acids, saponins, quercitol, and the amino acid
derivatives betaine, choline and trimethylamine |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Research |
Gymnema extracts doubled the number of insulin-secreting beta cells in the
pancreas and returned blood sugars to almost normal Gymnema increases the activity of enzymes responsible
for glucose uptake and utilization, and inhibits peripheral utilization of glucose by somatotrophin and
corticotrophin. Plant extracts have also been found to inhibit epinephrine-induced hyperglycaemia,
and reduces appetite |
Hypoglycaemic
Anti-obesity |
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, sugar destroyer, stops sugar craving |
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Diuretic |
Increases urine output. Used for urinary disorders |
Astringent
Refrigerant |
Haemorrhoids, fever, cough |
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Stomachic |
Somatic burning sensations, biliousness |
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Tonic |
For 24-percent gymnemic acids, is 400-600 mg daily |
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Herbal extract,
20-70mL per week or 5mL before food twice a day |
| Energetics: Heating, astringent, pungent, dry. Dosha: KV-P+ |
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