Gymnema sylvestre

Gymnema Sylvestre is a medicinal plant, also known as Gurmar, widely used to control blood sugar, increasing insulin production and thus facilitating sugar metabolism.

Gymnema Sylvestre can be purchased at some health food stores and drugstores.

What is Gymnema Sylvestre for?

Gymnema Sylvestre is used to treat diabetes and help you lose weight.

Gymnema Sylvestre Properties

Gymnema Sylvestre's properties include its astringent, diuretic and tonic action.

How to use Gymnema Sylvestre

The used part of Gymnema Sylvestre is its leaf.

• Diabetes tea: Add 1 sachet of Gymnema Sylvestre in a cup of boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes and drink when warm.

Side Effects of Gymnema Sylvestre

The side effect of Gymnema Sylvestre is the change in taste.

Contraindications for Gymnema Sylvestre

No contraindications for Gymnema Sylvestre are described. However, diabetic patients should consult a doctor before using the plant's tea.