Botanical Name: Asclepiadaceae
Other Names: Gurmar, Australian cow plant, chigeng teng, buti, kober, mesasrngi, podapatri.
Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) is a plant indigenous to India and Africa, traditionally employed in Ayurvedic medicine. However, there is limited evidence supporting its health benefits. Gymnema is known to contain chemicals that can decrease the absorption of sugar in the stomach.
Medicinal Uses:
- Lowers Sugar Cravings
- Increases Insulin Production
- Lowers Sugar Absorption
- Blocks Lipid Absorption
- Blocks Lipid Absorption