- Botanical Name : Gymnema sylvestre
- English Name : Australian Cowplant
- Sanskrit Name : Madhunashini
- Malayalam Name : Chakkarakolli (ചക്കരക്കൊല്ലി)
- Part Used : Leaf
Overview
- Gurmar or Gymnema Sylvestre, is a climbing plant in the Apocynaceae family, esteemed in Ayurveda for its medicinal and healing properties.
- It is a perennial woody vine native to tropical regions of India, Africa, and Australia, with elongated oval leaves bearing small yellow flowers throughout the year.
- The leaves contain gymnemic acids, a potent bioactive compound that suppresses the taste of sugar by interacting with taste receptors on the tongue, making it valuable in the treatment of diabetes.
Habitat
- It is a slow-growing, perennial, woody climber found in central and southern India and tropical Africa.
Phytochemistry
- Gurmar is rich in biochemical compounds, including triterpenoid saponins (gymnemic acid A, B, C, and D), sugar residues (glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, ferulic, and angelic acids), betaine, choline, gymnamine alkaloids, inositol, and d-quercitol.
Nutritional Prowess
- Gurmar reduces the perception of sweet, aiding in managing sweet cravings and preventing overindulgence.
- Gurmar’s antidiabetic characteristics regulate blood sugar spikes, promote insulin response, and reduce the need for insulin therapy. It also blocks receptors in the intestine, controlling sugar absorption and maintaining blood sugar levels.
- Gurmar extracts effectively burn fat, exhibiting anti-obesity effects and reducing food intake when consumed before meals.
- Gurmar, rich in antioxidants, combats oxidative stress, lowers inflammation, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
- Gurmar formulation diminishes harmful cholesterol and triglycerides, preventing plaque formation in arteries and lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Gurmar supplements possess hepatoprotective characteristics, acting as a tonic for safeguarding liver health and aiding in jaundice treatment.
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