Botanical Name: Gymnema inodorum (Lour.) Decne.; Family ASCLEPIADACEAE
Synonyms: Cynanchum inodorum Lour.; Ganosma inodora Lour. ex Decne.; Gymnema syringifolium (Decne.) Boerl.; Gymnema tingens Roxb. ex Spreng.; Parsonsia inodora (Lour.) M.R.Almeida & S.M.Almeida
Common Names: Gurmar.
Medicinal Uses: Ayurvedic, Diabetes, Diet/weight Loss
Properties: Astringent, Refrigerant
Parts Used: Leaf
Constituents: gymnemic acid, parabin, glucose, and carbohydrates
Gymnema inodorum (Lour.) Decne.; Family ASCLEPIADACEAE
Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre) has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of diabetes, upper respiratory infections, and fevers. The main point of interest in the west is gurmar leaf's effects on insulin levels and blood sugar given the rising epidemic of adult onset type 2 diabetes. Gurmar acts to normalize blood sugar levels only lowering glucose in those who are hyperglycemic. This herb also has a positive effect on triglycerides and cholesterol levels as well. Gurmar is of interest to dieters as well. Taken over a long period of time it has been shown to reduce the sugar cravings that can hijack your sensible eating plans.
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