Gymnema FAQ’s

What is Gymnema sylvestre ?

It is an extract of ayurvedic herbs used widely in traditional Eastern medication practice that has attracted interest and recognition from Western medical practitioners.

What is ayurvedic medicine ?

It is Eastern traditional medicine using herb extracts from various plants to treat such conditions such as hypertension, inflammation, obesity and blood sugar levels.

Practical uses of Gymnema sylvestre ?

• a reduced appetite for sweet tasting food
• reduces metabolic effects of sugar by reducing it's digestion by the intestines thus reducing the blood sugar level.

Other uses of Gymnemasylvestre ?

• Snakebite is treated by dusting the wound with powdered root, or applying a paste of the root powder to the wound.
• Fever is treated with an oral administration of half an ounce to an ounce (1 part in 10) of leaves.
• Swollen glands are treated with an external application of triturated leaves mixed with castor oil.

Gymnema Hypoglycemia

Gymnema: Treating Blood Sugar