Gymnema, Gymnema sylvestre, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. Its Hindi name gurmar, which means “sugar destroyer” references its ability to temporarily stop the taste buds from being able to taste sweet foods. It is also known as Australian cowplant, and Periploca of the woods.
Gymnema is native across parts of South Africa, China, Asia and Australia. It grows as a woody vine and has yellow flowers.
The natural constituents of Gymnema are:
Triterpine and Damarene saponins, sterols including gymnemic acid, gymnemasaponins and gurmarin, flavonoids glycosides, lapel, anthraquinone and quercitol
This product contains dried aerial parts.
Suggested use: Add 1 teaspoon per mug of freshly boiled and slightly cooled water, allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes and strain to remove herbs.
Please do remember that magical descriptions are for entertainment purposes only. Do not give herbs to children and be aware that if you are taking prescription medication, have a known medical condition or are pregnant or lactating, you should seek advice from your medical practitioner and a qualified herbalist who is a member of a professional organisation such as NIMH or CPP before taking herbs. Please do not offer herbs to other people without making them aware that they should also follow this advice.
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