The Ayurvedic Healing Garden
Gudmar
Gymnema Sylvestre
Scientific Name
Gymnema sylvestre
Family
Apocynaceae
Gymnema, also called 'the sugar destroyer' (Madhunashini), is an herb that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,000 years for blood sugar management.
- Curbs sugar cravings by making sweet foods taste less appealing
- Helps lower blood sugar levels through insulin enhancement
- May contribute to insulin production and secretion
- Improves cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Promotes weight loss through appetite reduction
- Boosts liver health and detoxification
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