Abstract

GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE-AN OVERVIEW

*R. Ramasubramania Raja, M. Sekar, J. V. Pallavi, K. Pramoda, P. Poojitha, D. Lakshmi Sai

Abstract

Gymnema Sylvestre is a staple herb of the Ayurvedic apothecary, traditionally used for supporting balanced blood sugar levels and dulling the palate to the taste of sweets. Gymnema is fascinating in that it works a multifaceted path towards maintaining healthy blood sugar. Gymnema Sylvestre (also called Gurmar, meaning “sweet destroyer”) helps support healthy pancreas functions. By working directly on the level of the blood (rakta), it helps balance the blood sugar levels. The present study is describe the plant of gymnema sylvesre medicinal potential effect, constituents, side effects and uses etc.

Keywords: Gymnema Sylvestre, sweet destroyer.