Plant
Gymnema sylvestre is a slow-growing, perennial, woody climber and has a broad variety of medicinal components. The plant is indigenous to tropical Africa, Australia, and central and western India. It is a member of the Asclepiadaceae or “milkweed” family. Ayurvedic, homeopathic, and folk medicine employ this strong herb to treat diabetes, inflammation, asthma, and snakebites, etc. Gymnema sylvestre has antibacterial, antihypercholesterolemic, hepatoprotective, and blood-sugar-lowering properties. Additionally, it prevents dental cavities brought on by Streptococcus mutans and is utilized in cosmetics.
benefits
Gymnema sylvestre (Asclepiadaceae) is a woody climber identified in India's central and southern tropical forests. By rebuilding pancreatic islets and beta cells in diabetic rats, a water-soluble extract of Gymnema sylvestre leaves lowered blood glucose levels. The glycogen level of the tissue in glucose-fed rats was reduced by an aqueous dissolved fraction of alcohol extraction of Gymnema sylvestre leaves. However, it was not affected in normal rats. In T2DM, a daily dose containing 400?mg water-soluble extract of Gymnema sylvestre significantly reduced insulin demands and lowered HbA1c levels.
