Popularly known as “gurmar” for its distinct property as sugar destroyer, it is a reputed herb in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. The phytoconstituents responsible for sweet suppression activity include triterpene saponins known as gymnemic acids, gymnemasaponins, and a polypeptide, gurmarin.
Uses: The herb exhibits a broad range of therapeutic effects as an effective natural remedy for diabetes, besides being used for arthritis, diuretic, anemia, osteoporosis, hypercholesterolemia, cardiopathy, asthma, constipation, microbial infections, indigestion, and anti-inflammatory.
| Family | Asclepiadaceae | Odour | Characteristic odour |
| Latin Name | Gymnema sylvestre | Herb Extract Ratio | 10:1 |
| Sanskrit Name | madhunashini | Water solubility | Water Soluble Extrac |
| Common Name | Gudmar | Alkaloid | Gymnemic acid not le |
| Solvent Used | Water | Taste | Bitter in Taste |
| Storage Condition | Store in a Dry and cool place in double PP bag with container. | Appearance | Brown Powder |
The major constituents like gymnemic acids and gymnemasaponins are members of oleanane type of saponins while gymnemasides are dammarane saponins . Other phytoconstituents include anthraquinones, flavones, hentriacontane, pentatriacontane, phytin, resins, tartaric acid, formic acid, butyric acid, lupeol,
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