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Gurmar Gymnema sylvestre

Common Names

Gurmar ,

Botanical Name

Gymnema sylvestre

Family

ASCLEPIADACEAE Milkweed Family

Gurmar Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses:	Diabetes * Weight Loss *
Properties:	Astringent*
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Gymnema for :Diabetes
	The plant holds it true medicinal value for those who shouldn't be consuming sugar in the first place. It might be one of the best herbal therapies for people with diabetes. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Gymnema for :Sugar Blocker
	In truth all gymnema can do in this regard (sugar blocker) is block your taste of sweetness ( and only if applied directly to the tongue and not swallowed.)

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Plant Description

Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
Its common name is "sugar destroyer", because chewing the leaves destroys the ability to discriminate the sweetness of foods .Gymnema sylvestre has been used traditionally in India for diabetes for over 2,000 years. It has recently become popluar as a diet "sugar blocker", but it in it is unproven.

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