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.