• Traditionally used to help support symptoms of diarrhea, blood sugar levels, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, glucose metabolism and more.
• Supports hyperglycemia, diarrhea, low level of glucose in the blood, glucose rate of metabolism, blood sugar levels and more.
Gymnema sylvestre, also called gurmar (Hindi name meaning "sugar taste destroyer"), can be used to help support sugar cravings, high blood sugar levels, and weight control and weight gain. The sweetish and slightly sour leaves affect the spleen and pancreas. Gymnema possesses digestive, tonic, astringent, refrigerant, and diuretic properties. In terms of the biochemical composition, the herb contains gymnemic acid, (which may be a glucoside that has antisaccharine properties), bitter neutral principle, albuminous and coloring matters, calcium oxalate, parabin, glucose, carbohydrates, and some tartaric acid.
Gymnema has the unique property of inhibiting the taste of sugar. Because it has molecular structure similar to that of sugar, it blocks up to 50% of the absorption of sugar. In doing so, it will not effect the taste of food but will suppress the desire for sweets. This makes it an ideal herb to use for helping support healthy blood sugar levels along with the Ayurvedic mineral compound called shilajit and/or in combination with GTF chromium to help stabilize blood sugar.
To experience its effects, first taste something sweet, then swish gymnema tea in the mouth for 20-30 seconds and taste something sweet again. You will find that the gymnema has blocked the perception of sweetness in the mouth and may therefore block the absorption of sweet in the digestive system, although this is not fully known. As an antidiabetic herb, gyrnnema apparently works by enhancing the endogenous production of insulin. It is therefore a good herb to take after indulging in sweets to block sugar absorption in those with high blood sugar.
As a result, gymnema can support a wide variety of digestive problems and health concerns resulting from the use of sugar, such as hyperactivity, allergies, anemia, cholesterol, high blood sugar levels, weight gain, urinary tract health concerns, and hypoglycemia. Gymnema is a regulator and will exert its blood sugar-lowering effects only in cases of high blood sugar.
Dosage: At least 400 milligrams of gymnema extract per day for those with high blood sugar levels.
Gymnema Sylvestre is also known by the names Gurmar, Gurmabooti, Rams Horn, Periploca of the Woods, and Meshasringi. Gymnema is a climbing plant that grows in the tropical forests of central and southern India. The woody Gymnema plant also grows in parts of Africa. Leaves of this long, slender plant have been used for more than 2,000 years. The leaves, when chewed, interfere with the ability to taste sweetness, which explains the Hindu name "gurmar."
In the past, powdered Gymnema root was used to help support snake bites, constipation, stomach complaints, water retention, and liver problem. However, the name Gurmar best describes the primary use of Gymnema - because "gurmar" means "sugar destroyer." This herb has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years to help support blood sugar level concerns, once described as "honey urine." The hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) action of Gymnema leaves was first documented in the late 1920s. This action is gradual in nature, differing from the rapid effect of many prescription hypoglycemic drugs. Gymnema leaves raise insulin levels, according to research in healthy volunteers. Based on animal studies, this may be due to regeneration of the cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin. Other animal research shows that Gymnema can also improve uptake of glucose into cells and avoid adrenaline from stimulating the liver to produce glucose, thereby reducing blood sugar levels.
The leaves are also noted for lowering serum cholesterol and triglycerides. The primary chemical constituents of Gymnema include gymnemic acid, tartaric acid, gurmarin, calcium oxalate, glucose, stigmasterol, betaine, and choline. While studies have shown that a water-soluble acidic fraction provides the hypoglycemic actions, it is not yet clear what specific constituent in the leaves is responsible for this action. Some researchers have suggested gymnemic acid as one possible candidate, however further research is needed. Both gurmarin (another constituent of the leaves) and gymnemic acid have been shown to block sweet taste in humans. When Gymnema is taken before eating, these constituents block the taste of sugar, thereby reducing the desire to eat it. The molecules of gymnemic acid fill the receptor sites for one to two hours, thus avoiding the taste buds from being activated by the sugar molecules in food.
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