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Controls Diabetes
Meshashringi (Gudmar)
Gurmar or Gymnema Sylvestre is a climbing plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family, a popular herb in Ayurveda valued for its indispensable medicinal and healing properties.
Medicinal Plant
Meshashringi (Gudmar)
Gurmar or Gymnema Sylvestre is a climbing plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family, a popular herb in Ayurveda valued for its indispensable medicinal and healing properties.
Gurmar or Gymnema Sylvestre is a climbing plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family, a popular herb in Ayurveda valued for its indispensable medicinal and healing properties. It is a perennial woody wine that is indigenous to tropical regions of India, Africa and Australia.
Scientific Name
Gymnema sylvestre
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Common Name
Gudmar
Botanical Description
About the Meshashringi Plant
Gurmar or Gymnema Sylvestre is a climbing plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family, a popular herb in Ayurveda valued for its indispensable medicinal and healing properties. It is a perennial woody wine that is indigenous to tropical regions of India, Africa and Australia.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa · Guna · Virya · Vipaka
Vipak- Katu.
Rasa
Rasa
Tikta, Kasaya
Tikta, Kasaya
Guna
Guna
Laghu,Ruksha
Laghu,Ruksha
Virya
Virya
Ushna
Ushna
Karma
Karma
Dipna,Kaphahara,Mutrala,Sirovirechan,Sramsana,Vatahara
Dipna,Kaphahara,Mutrala,Sirovirechan,Sramsana,Vatahara
| Sanskrit | Sanskrit Value | English | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Tikta, Kasaya | Rasa | Tikta, Kasaya |
| Guna | Laghu,Ruksha | Guna | Laghu,Ruksha |
| Virya | Ushna | Virya | Ushna |
| Karma | Dipna,Kaphahara,Mutrala,Sirovirechan,Sramsana,Vatahara | Karma | Dipna,Kaphahara,Mutrala,Sirovirechan,Sramsana,Vatahara |
Chemical Composition
Phytochemical Constituents
It is endowed with triterpenoid saponins of gymnemic acid A, B, C and D with sugar residues such as glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, ferulic and angelic acids. Aside from these, the leaves also comprise betaine, choline, gymnamine alkaloids, inositol, and d-quercitol.
Health Benefits
Therapeutic Benefits of Meshashringi
From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.
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Gudmar’s exceptional anti-diabetic properties make it effective in flattening blood sugar spike
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and overcoming metabolic syndrome.It improves insulin response to food, reduces the insulin
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need.
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Weight Loss
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Gudmar extracts, when taken before a meal, reduce food intake by triggering satiety feelings in
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The nervous system. This makes it an effective anti-obesity herb, helping users to shed excess
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Weight. In addition, the supplement helps regulate stress, reverse disrupted sleep, and balance
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Cortisol level.
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Oxidative Damage
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Gudmar is a storehouse of
including beneficial tannins and saponins—that work to lower
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Inflammation, effectively reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
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Is Gurmar safe?
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Yes it is safe but, if you use gurmar in combination with blood sugar and diabetes medications, as it may cause an unsafe blood sugar balance in the body.
Contraindications & Caution
Gymnema sylvestre should be avoided in children, in pregnant or breastfeeding people, and before surgery The supplement may cause hypoglycaemia